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Srinagar: Temporary employees of the Horticulture Department in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district staged a protest in Handwara, demanding immediate release of their pending wages.<\/p>\n

According to Kashmir Media Service, the employees, who have not been paid for six months, expressed strong resentment and financial hardship.<\/p>\n

“We have families to support and the continuous delay in wages has put us under immense financial stress,” one protester said. “The officials have taken us for a ride, forcing us to protest,” another added.<\/p>\n

The employees warned authorities to clear their wages before Eid Ul Fitr or else be ready to face forceful agitation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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