Awami National Conference (ANC) senior vice-president, Muzzafar Shah, Monday urged the central as well as state government to remove restrictions on civilian movement during the Amarnath Yatra.
Talking to media persons here, Shah said, “The harshmeasures of restrictions in movement on civilians during the 46-day Yatraperiod is making the common masses suffer. Inspite of the fact that Kashmirishave been providing the best hospitality to Amarnath pilgrims since centuries,the government has ordered restrictions.”
He added, “Besides, the common man, the tourism industry isalso suffering due to the restrictions. It is the peak season and hoteliers,transporters and other people associated with tourism are suffering hugelosses.”
He urged the government to reverse the decision and mitigatethe sufferings of the common man.