Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Feb 19: The residents of Khrew in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district today protested against the presence of cement factories in the area that have become a source of pollution, affecting life and property.
Residents of Shar, Pakherbal, Nagander, Wahab Khar, Mandakpal, Wuyen, Ladoo and other adjoining villages said the presence of these factories have adversely affected their health and vegetation.
The residents were protesting under the banner of Coordination Committee Shar, against the non-availability of basic amenities like better roads, uninterrupted power supply, safe drinking water and job avenues for unemployed youth.
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