‘Disappointed’, Srinagar traders down shutters in protest

Business establishments in and around Srinagar City Centre Lal Chowk remained shut on Tuesday in response to a call by a traders’ body against the J&K government’s “failure” to rehabilitate the Valley’s flood-hit businessmen. The shutdown, called by a faction of the Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF), evoked partial response. The business establishments in various markets in and around Lal Chowk remained closed for the day. The traders from main Srinagar markets—barring those from old city areas—responded positively to the call. However it had a limited impact on traffic…

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