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A group of 30 Pakistani Hindus who crossed into India have clearly stated there that they have no intention of returning to Pakistan. The Pakistani Hindus categorically stated that their lives were in danger in Pakistan , and that they were forced to convert to Islam, reports The News. The head of one family, Mukesh Kumar Ahuja, said Pakistani authorities had made them sign documents claiming they would return to the country as soon as possible, but his family would appeal to Indian authorities for political asylum. The head of another family said abduction, killing and physical harassment of Hindus had become a routine practice in Pakistan , and one of his family members had been abducted for ransom of Rs.50 million. He said when the family failed to meet the ransom demand the kidnapped member was killed. According to him, approximately 5,000 Hindu families in Pakistan were ready to migrate to India due to lack of security. He said whenever they left their homes they were gripped by a perpetual fear for their lives. He disclosed that 11 Hindu families, who crossed over into Amritsar , had already set up camps and had requested India to grant them political asylum.

Pak Hindus refusing to return after crossing into India