Srinagar, Aug. 11 -- The government has often spoken at length about the dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits to the valley, presenting it as a moral, social, and political responsibility. However, the harsh ground reality paints a very different picture. Even the limited attempt to rehabilitate a fraction of the displaced population-specifically the 5500 employees under the Prime Minister's special employment package-has fallen far short of expectations. This scheme, envisioned as a beacon of hope for the return and rehabilitation of displaced Kashmiri Pandits, has instead turned into what many describe as a punishment package. Rather than offering stability, safety, and dignity, it has resulted in separation, alienation, and ongoing ins...