Jammu: Tensions continues in Katra, Reasi district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, over the proposed ropeway project on the Bhawan route to the shrine of Vaishno Devi as local stakeholders observed a day-long shutdown and markets remained closed and several hotels displayed “No Ropeway” posters outside their premises as a mark of opposition to the project.
According to Global Mirror, as part of the protest, the Sangarsh Samiti announced the closure of all private shops from Banganga to the Milk Bar area and invited horse, pithu, and palki operators to join the shutdown. The committee stated that the movement is aimed at protecting the livelihoods and interests of local residents.
A protest march was also taken out, which began from Raghunath Mandir and culminated at Sridhar Chowk, where the demonstrators staged a protest sit-in. The Samiti warned that if the high-level committee fails to take concrete steps addressing their demands, the agitation will be intensified further. Appealing to devotees for support, the protesters clarified that their movement is not against faith but in defence of local interests and livelihoods.
According to Global Mirror, as part of the protest, the Sangarsh Samiti announced the closure of all private shops from Banganga to the Milk Bar area and invited horse, pithu, and palki operators to join the shutdown. The committee stated that the movement is aimed at protecting the livelihoods and interests of local residents.
A protest march was also taken out, which began from Raghunath Mandir and culminated at Sridhar Chowk, where the demonstrators staged a protest sit-in. The Samiti warned that if the high-level committee fails to take concrete steps addressing their demands, the agitation will be intensified further. Appealing to devotees for support, the protesters clarified that their movement is not against faith but in defence of local interests and livelihoods.