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Reasi Traders Protest Road & Tunnel Construction, Demand Rehabilitation
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 04:03 PM
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Traders in Reasi have staged a protest against the ongoing road and tunnel construction, demanding rehabilitation and compensation for their losses.
In Reasi, traders gathered at the main market area to protest the construction of a new road and tunnel that is part of a regional infrastructure project.
The protest was sparked by concerns that the construction has displaced several businesses and disrupted local commerce.
Participants are demanding rehabilitation measures, including financial compensation and relocation assistance, to mitigate the impact on their livelihoods.
Local authorities have acknowledged the protest and said they will review the traders’ concerns in upcoming meetings with the project planners.
The protest was sparked by concerns that the construction has displaced several businesses and disrupted local commerce.
Participants are demanding rehabilitation measures, including financial compensation and relocation assistance, to mitigate the impact on their livelihoods.
Local authorities have acknowledged the protest and said they will review the traders’ concerns in upcoming meetings with the project planners.