KL Report
Srinagar
Massive protest was taken out Friday at Nowgam Langate in front of the local army camp which was led by Er. Rasheed, MLA Langate against the alleged harassment and inconvenience being caused to the people by army in the name of Security check-ups.
“Hundreds of people including panchs and sarpanchs Joined the protest and demanded that army should allow free movement to Villagers of Nowgam, Reshwari and Pothwari and should not detain vehicles and waste precious time of passengers and transporters in the name of entries and frisking,” Er. Rashid said.
The protesters raised slogans against army like “Foji Raaj, Na Manzoor,” and “Kadam Kadam Badaey Ge Zulum Ko Mitaey Ge”.
Police and Civil administration including SP Handwara and Tehsildar Handwara reached the spot and held negotiation with the army and agitating MLA.
Latter administration assured agitating people that unnecessary frisking of people will be stopped from tomorrow.