Rohingya Muslims claim that they are native of the Arakan region. MIGRATION TO INDIAFollowing the clashes and absence of protection from the government, the Rohingya Muslims started to flee the country in boats. So, the Rohingya Muslims, who could enter the country, started looking for jobs and settled wherever they got a source of income. According to the Jammu and Kashmir government's estimate, there are around 5,700 Rohingya Muslims in the state. Now, that the government has made it clear that it would work for deportation of Rohingya Muslims, concerns are being raised about their safety.

Source: India Today August 10, 2017 13:18 UTC