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Srinagar: Transporters in Srinagar, Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, staged a protest against the closure of several traditional routes and diversion of major roads, accusing the occupation authorities of jeopardizing their livelihoods through arbitrary and unilateral decisions.<\/p>\n
According to Kashmir Media Service, members of the Kashmir Transport Welfare Association said that the new traffic restrictions have crippled the already struggling private transport sector, leaving hundreds of families on the verge of financial collapse.<\/p>\n
Association General Secretary Sheikh Muhammad Yousuf told the media that routes such as Pampore, Narbal and Budgam have been abruptly closed. \u201cOur industry is already under immense pressure, and now these measures have further destroyed our means of livelihood while making travel unbearable for ordinary commuters,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He revealed that the number of private passenger vehicles operating in Srinagar has declined sharply from around 1,800 in 2006 to less than 800 today. \u201cEvery few days, new restrictions are imposed. The few remaining vehicles are targeted, while routes are unjustifiably extended \u2014 like the Lal Chowk\u2013Soura route stretched from 12 to 17 kilometres \u2014 wasting fuel and time,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Another transporter, Mukhtar Ahmad, said the suspension of private services has left commuters, students and patients stranded for hours. \u201cPublic transport is insufficient, and people are suffering immensely. The administration must restore our traditional routes immediately,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Transporters said that the ongoing clampdown on private transport is part of a deliberate attempt to weaken local operators and promote alternative services backed by the authorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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