Locals protest against Shrine Board for clarification on new track

Excelsior Correspondent

KATRA, Aug 28: Up in arms against purported move of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine to operate battery cars on the newly constructed track from Ban Ganga to Adh-Kuwari, a large number of locals held a strong protest demonstration, here today.
Hundreds of locals assembled at Fawwara Chowk Katra and held  protest against the Shrine Board.  Amidst raising of slogans, they alleged that the Shrine Board has decided to run battery operated cars on the newly constructed track.
The protesting people were demanding a clarification from the Shrine Board over speculations on operating battery car on the new track/
“Firstly they ruined the lives  of Baaridars and now, they are playing with the lives of poor labourers, the protesting people alleged and  urged Chairman of the Shrine Board and Governor N N Vohra to intervene in this matter and clear the stand whether the new track will  be used for battery car service or Ponywalas.
Later, some higher officials from police reached the spot and pacified the situation. Pertinent to mention that nearly one crore pilgrims from across the country  visit this  cave shrine every year to pay obeisance.

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