SRINAGAR: Two snowshoers from Kashmir have alleged they have been denied visa to the US due to "current (US) policy". "Indian Snowshoers Denied Visas, due to 'current (US) policy'. This from our good friend Abid Khan , from Kashmir, minutes ago in our Facebook Messaging," Clyde Rabideau , Mayor of the Village of Saranac Lake in New York , wrote on his Facebook page.The snowshoers reportedly denied visas are Abid Khan and Tanveer Hussain . "Sorry sir, Visa denied," Khan wrote to the Mayor, a Democrat.Khan claimed all the paperwork for both the athletes was in order including "local Government sponsorship, federation, your support letter, my financial background. After returning she said 'Sorry, due to our current policy we cant issue you visa'," Khan said.Rabideau, while promising help with the visa, said "this will not stand".The athletes could not be contacted for comments.

Source: Times of India January 31, 2017 12:58 UTC