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EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Mar 24: In a rarest of rare development, thousands of people of Gadbad village in Lolab valley of Kupwara district protested against the proposed shifting of an army camp located in the area.
The protesting villagers blocked all roads leading out of the camp area to prevent troops from moving. They also petitioned senior officers including Commander 8 Sector Rashtriya Rifles.
"We do not want the army to shift its camp from here. They have protected us from militants and their excesses. We do not want the dark days to return. If required we will approach the highest possible authority including in Delhi", said seventy five year old Ghulam Ahmad Sheikh with tears in his eyes. His two daughters, incidentally, were killed by militants in late 90s. Lolab Valley was a hotbed of militancy till the establishment of various Rashtriya Rifles camps in the area, which provided a sense of security to the locals. When contacted, the Defence Ministry spokesperson based in Srinagar, Lt Col JS Brar said, "Readjustment of troops in active counter insurgency operations is a dynamic and ongoing process. However, this is a very heartening development. The senior officers are aware of the matter and the security grid will not be affected".
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