Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 19: Police on Saturday detained many civil contractors when they tried to march towards City Centre, Lal Chowk, after staging an anti-government demonstration at Press enclave here.Under the banner of J&K Central Contractors Coordination Committee (JKCCCC), scores of contractors led by general secretary, Farooq Ahmad Dar, gathered at the Press Enclave and shouted anti-government slogans.
Carrying placards, the contractors were demanded release of outstanding bills worth Rs 300 crores. They alleged that government is totally 'insensitive' towards them. However, Police swooped over them (protesting contactors) after they tried to march towards Lal Chowk. At least six contactors, including Dar, were bundled in police vehicles while as the rest tried to nudge their way through in a scene which created complete chaos in the enclave and its vicinity. Earlier, Dar flayed the authorities for withholding the astronomical amount of Rs 300 crores. He added that official apathy has not only worsened the contractors condition but led to halt of many developmental works owing to the paucity of funds in the treasuries here. |
