Transport operators protest at Parimpora, seek compensation

SRINAGAR JUNE(PTK) Valley based public transport operators on Thursday staged protest at Parimpora bus stand and were seeking compensation for the losses from the past 10 months.

Scores of transporters under the banner of All Kashmir Transporters Welfare Association (AKTWA) assembled at Parimpora Bus Stand today and staged a protest. The protesters were holding placards reading slogans in favour of their demands

They said that although SRTC busses have been allowed to ferry passengers, local transporters are still being barred to earn their livelihood.

We have been worst hit due to lock down from past 10 months, they said while urging J&K government to grant financial assistance to the community.(PTK)