Villagers protest for development of Devika Sangam

Battal Ballian villagers protesting for development of Devika river.
Battal Ballian villagers protesting for development of Devika river.

Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, Jan 20:  The villagers of Battal Ballian protested here today demanding development of Devika river at Nainsoo under National River Conservation Plan.
They were also demanding construction of foot bridge over Devika at Nainsoo and repair of cremation shed there, which was badly damaged during 2014 floods.
Shouting slogans in support of their demands, they also pressed for construction of a community hall and park at available place of Devika Mandir at Nainsoo and bring this sacred place under national tourist map.
Those who spoke on the occasion, included Ex Sarpanch Manmohan Rana, Bansi Lal (chairman Mandir Committee, Prkash Chand, Sham Lal, Gayan Singh, Om Prakash, Vijya Kumar, Ratan Lal, Bodh Raj, and Diwan Chand.