Police Block Roads Leading to BJP Headquarters Ahead of NC Protest
Srinagar, Sep 2: In view of the National Conference’s planned protest outside the BJP headquarters in Srinagar, police have blocked several roads leading towards the party office in Jawahar Nagar, with vehicles being stopped from proceeding towards the area.
Police personnel have been deployed in strength across Jawahar Nagar, Raj Bagh, Wazir Bagh and adjoining areas as security arrangements were intensified ahead of the proposed protest.
Traffic movement towards Jawahar Nagar has been restricted at several points, with vehicles not being allowed to proceed towards the BJP headquarters. The restrictions have affected movement on roads connecting the surrounding residential and commercial areas.
The security measures come amid the National Conference’s call for a peaceful gherao of BJP headquarters in Srinagar and Jammu over demands including restoration of statehood, constitutional safeguards and other issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir.
The BJP has also announced a protest, setting the stage for heightened political activity in Srinagar on Wednesday.
The police deployment and road restrictions are aimed at preventing any confrontation and maintaining law and order around the BJP office and adjoining areas. [KNT]
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