Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 27: Dozens of protesters today blocked Srinagar-Jammu National Highway near Chursoo area of Awantipora in south Kashmir and demanded construction of a foot bridge.
The locals of the Chursoo today morning blocked the National Highway and staged a protest. They said there is rise in the road accidents along the Highway since its four laning. “We urge the executing agency to either construct an overground foot bridge or underground foot bridge for the pedestrians’ safety,” said the protesters.
Later, the Station House Officer (SHO) Awantipora rushed to the spot and pacified the protesters. He also convened a meeting of local elders and RAMKY Construction Company over the issue. Following the police assurance, the locals dispersed peacefully and the traffic was restored.
The locals have threatened administration of massive protests and road block if their demand was not met within 10 days.
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