Traders and Shopkeepers held protest against Katra Ropeway

Traders and Shopkeepers held protest against Katra Ropeway

Traders and shopkeepers today held a major protest demonstration against Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), claiming that the proposed Tarakote-Sanji Chhat ropeway project in Katra town of Reasi district would ruin their business. Hundreds of traders, shopkeepers, pony owners among others raised slogans against the SMVDSB and observed a complete shutdown at Katra, the base camp of Vaishno Devi shrine. Locals said a protest against the shrine board by traders was rare and the issue of ropeway might snowball into a major controversy. Prabhat Mangli, the leader of…

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