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CM asks oil tankers to resume supplies to Kashmir

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Stating that adequate security would be provided to the oil tankers that transport fuel to Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti today asked them to immediately resume fuel supplies to the valley.

A joint delegation of Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), Jammu Transporters Union and Oil Tanker Owners Association called on the chief minister here this evening to discuss various issues confronting them in view of the prevailing disturbances in Kashmir, an official spokesman said.

He said that responding to the security concerns raised by the Oil Tankers Association, the chief minister assured them of adequate security and asked them to immediately resume fuel supplies to Kashmir.
 

The Oil Tanker Owners Association was on strike since Saturday evening following mob attacks on oil tanker drivers and cleaners in Kashmir.

Following the assurance by the chief minister the Oil Tanker Association decided to call off the strike and resume fuel supplies to the valley from tomorrow.

The oil tanker owners were told that the state government would provide them special helpline numbers so that they can immediately get in touch with the authorities in case of any emergency.

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First Published: Aug 22 2016 | 9:13 PM IST

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