Markets deserted across Jammu as people queue up at banks Archives

Jammu is finding it difficult to handle the crisis caused by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes. The routine life of people of the Jammu region, which attracts pilgrims and tourists, has been hit by the move. While markets are wearing a deserted look, traffic is off the roads at many places. In panic, people are heading to banks to either deposit their hard-earned money or withdraw it for daily expenses. Jammu markets that have already been hit by the four-month long…