Katra ropeway project: Sangarsh Samiti starts 72hr shutdown, 20 protesters detained – Times of India

JAMMU: Life came to a standstill in the holy town of Katra in Jammu on Wednesday in response to a 72-hour shutdown call by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti protesting the proposed ropeway project from Tarakote Marg to Sanji Chhat. All business establishments remained closed while traffic kept off roads. Cops intercepted the protesters…

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Vaishno Devi ropeway row: 72-hour Katra bandh announced against Rs 250-crore project – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A 72-hour strike will begin on Wednesday in Katra, with pony wallas, shopkeepers and other business owners protesting a proposed ropeway project. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangarsh Samiti announced the bandh on Tuesday, stating that all activities in Katra would be halted during this period.“We have announced a 72-hour bandh in Katra…

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