Restrictions in Katra after traders protest over track construction Archives

Following the clash last evening, restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC have been imposed in Katra. Authorities have imposed restrictions in Katra, the base camp of the Vaishno Devi shrine, after local businessmen opposing the construction of a new track to the pilgrimage site staged protests and clashed with police. Businessmen and pony ride operators contend that the New Ban Ganga-Tarakota-Adh Kuwari track will hit their trade. Following the clash last evening, restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC have been imposed in Katra. “Peace and normalcy prevailed in…