Jammu observes bandh, Rift in Chamber over Bar Association’s bandh call

Jammu city observed a complete shutdown on Wednesday after a bandh was called by the Bar Association, Jammu, and other organisations over various issues, including illegal settlement of Rohingya refugees, Rasana rape-murder case, tribal settlements and the district status for Nowshera. Shops and commercial establishments remained closed throughout the day. Public transport too remained off the roads, causing problems to commuters. “Though we did not have official support of some key organisations, shopkeepers and transporters backed the bandh, making it complete and successful,” said Bar association president BS Slathia while…

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