Srinagar job aspirants, Kulgam residents protest against IIOJK authorities’ apathy
Srinagar: Scores of job aspirants in Srinagar staged a strong protest against the Fire & Emergency Services Department, condemning over a decade of inaction on a recruitment scam. Despite repeated promises, authorities in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir have failed to deliver justice, exposing their blatant apathy toward unemployed youth.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the candidates raised slogans against the systemic negligence that deprived deserving youth of government jobs, demanding an impartial investigation and strict punishment for those behind the recruitment fraud. “For 12 years, we’ve been waiting for justice. Many of us have crossed the age limit and lost hope. This is not just fraud; it’s a grave injustice,” said one protester.
The protesters recalled how authorities had previously promised justice, but years have passed with no action. They maintained tha t the recruitment process was marred by manipulation and irregularities, with undeserving candidates accommodated while genuine aspirants were sidelined. “Until the guilty are punished, public trust in the system will remain shattered,” they warned.
In Kulgam, residents of Larkipora staged a similar protest over a six-day water shortage, blocking the main road to neighboring districts. Frustrated with the Jal Shakti (Public Health and Engineering) Department and their elected representative, they criticized the lack of action on basic civic needs.
