Kashmir Wire
Kupwara
Facing frequent power outages for past over two weeks, residents of Regipora in northern Kupwara district of Kashmir on Monday held a protest demonstration against Power Development Department (PDD).
The protestors including women and children blocked Chowkibal-Kupwara road on both sides leading to a massive traffic jam for about an hour.
“Even in this metered area, we receive power supply only for a few hours. Imagine what would be the power scenario when employees of PDD stay away from duties under the grab of snowfall,” Altaf Ahmad, a protestor told Kashmir Wire.
“What makes the matter worse is the frequent power outages. The power is playing a hide and seek even as we pay the tariff on time,” he added.
The village Regipora comprising more than 800 households is part of Kupwara town and not too far from Deputy Commissioner’s office.
The locals called off the protest after a senior police official visited the spot and assured them that their grievance would be taken up with authorities concerned for redressed at the earliest.
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