Day after separatist issued week-long protest and shutdown calendar, various transporters Thursday called on Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik.
Sources said the delegation of transports was led by Haji Bashir Ahmad.
“They (the transporters) apprised the leadership about their grievances. They appealed them to provide relaxation in protest calendar in such way so that transporters could also ply on the roads and earn livelihood,” source said.
They said transporters apprised the leadership about hardships being faced by them from last four months.
“The separatist leaders agreed with them and hailed their patience and sacrifices. The leaders told them that they have been hit most in terms of livelihood during the ongoing agitation,” sources said.
The delegation first called on Geelani at his Hyderpora residence, then Malik and later visited Mirwaiz at his Nigeen residence.
Confirming the development, Mirwaiz said all leaders gave them (transporters) a patient hearing.
“We have taken suggestions from them and these are under our active considerations,” he said.
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