Protests erupt in Katra as 72-hour bandh begins against ropeway project
Several protesters detained after clashes with police Nishikant Khajuria KATRA, Dec 25: Protests once again erupted in Katra town as 72 –hour shut down against the proposed ropeway project from Tarakote Marg to Sanjhi Chhat began today amidst clashes with Police and detention of several protesters.
J&K: 72-hour 'Bandh' In Katra Against Ropeway Project, Protestors Detained
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangarsh Samiti called for the bandh and said that all activities in Katra would remain suspended during the protest.
72-hour shutdown in Katra against ropeway irks Vaishno Devi pilgrims
Demand to shelve the proposed ropeway project in Katra intensified on Wednesday with the town observing a 72-hour shutdown, creating problems for thousands of pilgrims vising the Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district.
72-Hour Shutdown In J&K's Katra Begins Against Ropeway Project Protesters Detained
“A 72-hour shutdown by pony owners, shopkeepers, and other local stakeholders began on Wednesday to protest the proposed ropeway project,” a Samiti spokesperson said. The spokesperson added that the administration had initially scheduled a meeting for December 23 but postponed it to 3 PM today.
Security forces conduct flag march following protests against proposed Ropeway Project in Katra
Security forces conducted a flag march to maintain law and order following protests against the proposed Ropeway Project to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra on5. Notably, Pony Wallas, shopkeepers, and other proprietors called for a Bandh today against the Ropeway Project.
Vaishno Devi ropeway: Protestors call 72-hour shutdown in Katra, security forces conduct flag march
The controversy over the ropeway project started last November when the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board introduced plans for a cable car to provide a shorter and more convenient route for pilgrims,
Police detain protestors for opposing proposed Rs 250 cr ropeway project in Katra
Tensions flared in Katra Jammu and Kashmir as police used lathi-charge to disperse protestors opposing the proposed Rs 250-crore ropeway project They also de
72-Hour Katra Bandh Announced Against Ropeway Project
Reasi/Jammu- A 72-hour shutdown by pony wallas, shopkeepers, and other proprietors will begin on Wednesday to protest against a proposed ropeway pro
Katra Ropeway Project: 72-hour shutdown as protests erupt, several detained
In response to the shutdown call, all businesses in Katra were closed, and local transport services were suspended, disrupting the normal functioning of the town.
J&K Police Lathi Charges, detains protesters demonstrating against Vaishno Devi Ropeway Project
Police use lathi-charge and detain protestors who were protesting over the proposed Rs 250-crore ropeway project between Tarakote Marg and Sanji Chhat along the 12-km route.
72-hour shutdown to begin today against proposed ropeway project in Katra
A 72-hour shutdown by pony wallas, shopkeepers, and other proprietors will begin on Wednesday to protest against a proposed ropeway project in Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
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