Kashmir unrest: Fresh attacks on truckers, strike from tomorrow

An emergency meeting of the association under the chairmanship of Harbans Singh was held here yesterday and the members resolved to observe strike from Monday.

Sharma said the situation is not conducive for them to operate as it has become a routine that tankers and trucks are attacked in Kashmir on a daily basis.

The tankers and trucks, which had come from Jammu to deliver supplies, were attacked at various places in Humama chowk, Bijbihara and other city areas, he said.

“We will hold a meeting on Monday after all tankers are back from Kashmir and decide the next course of action,” Sharma said.

Members of All J&K Goods Carrier Association alleged that even after assurance from the Divisional Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir, adequate security was not provided to them. Many trucks have been damaged and drivers beaten up recently and attacks are on rise in Kashmir, they said.

Over 70 trucks and tankers have suffered damages and several drivers have been injured in the mob attacks in Kashmir, they alleged.

Last month, oil tankers’ association had gone a strike in the Valley which severely hit supply of essential commodities.

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