Protesters clash with police over ropeway project at Vaishno Devi shrine, fearing job losses.

Protests against a proposed ₹250 crore ropeway project to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir have turned violent, with protesters pelting stones at police vehicles. Shopkeepers and pony and palanquin owners fear the project will cause job losses. After a policeman was injured, authorities promised to hold discussions with protesters to address their concerns. The lieutenant governor assured that the project, aimed at providing a faster and safer journey for pilgrims, would consider local employment issues.

November 25, 2024
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