Apni Party holds protest in Srinagar

Srinagar, July 10: Apni Party workers from Srinagar district staged a protest on Wednesday against the unjust electricity bill hikes and the administration’s intention to install smart water meters in the valley. The protest event was organised by the party’s Srinagar district body.

The demonstration took place near the party’s head office at Sheikh Bagh, Srinagar. The police, however, prevented the protesters from marching towards Lal Chowk. Party’s State Secretary and Chief Spokesperson, Muntazir Mohiuddin,  District President Srinagar Noor Mohammad Sheikh and other prominent leaders also were part of this protest event.

The protesters chanted slogans against the LG administration, blaming it for subjecting people to suffering by imposing unfair electricity bills and preparing to install smart water meters in Kashmir.