Katra shutdown enters third day as protesters demand release of detained members over Vaishno Devi ropeway project.

The protest against the ropeway project in Mata Vaishno Devi shrine base camp Katra in Jammu & Kashmir entered the third day on

A 72-hour shutdown by pony wallas, shopkeepers, and other proprietors will begin on Wednesday to protest against a proposed ropeway project in Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.

Protest in Katra against ropeway project enters second day, impacting Vaishno Devi pilgrimage; hunger strike continues.

The Katra region is witnessing a 72-hour shutdown against a proposed ropeway project for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage. Led by the Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, the protest claims the project threatens local livelihoods.

As the protest called by the Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Sangarsh Samiti commences, some of those demonstrating against the project have already been detained

Protesters launch hunger strike for release of detainees Correspondent KATRA, Dec 26: The ongoing 72-hour shutdown in Katra against the proposed ropeway project connecting Tarakote Marg to Sanji Chhat at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine,

The hunger strike, which began with six protesters on Wednesday night, has expanded as more people, including women and children, have joined the cause. The protesters are demanding the release of 18 members of the Samiti,