Excelsior Correspondent
AKHNOOR, July 31: A large number of physically challenged persons took out a protest rally in the town and held strong protest demonstration outside the office of SDM here today.
A large number of handicapped persons under the banner of Disabled Welfare Association led by Sushil Kumar Sharma, chairman, assembled in the town here in the morning and took out protest rally. Carrying banners in hand, they were shouting slogans in support of their demands.
Later they moved to the office of Sub Division Magistrate. They submitted a charter of demands. These agitating handicapped persons were demanding Rs 1500 pension per month and 7 % job quota and issuance of BPL ration card to the members of this category.
As they could not find senior officers including SDM, they marched towards the office of Tehsildar and Tehsil Social Welfare Office. They held strong protest and conducted `gherao’ of these offices. They alleged that physically challenged persons in Kashmir are getting Rs 750 pension while those in Jammu region are being provided Rs 400 which is totally discriminating. Later, they dispersed and suspended their protest.
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