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Protests against power cuts in Jammu

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Press Trust of India Jammu

Over 300 protesters assembled on Jammu-Poonch highway in Domana area against unscheduled power cuts, which they claimed last 10-12 hours at a stretch.

Raising anti-government and anti-power ministry slogans, they blocked the highway for 3 hours by burning tyres and effigies of the state government.

The protesters could be pacified only after the intervention of the police.

In another demonstration in Suchetgarh border belt of Jammu, protesters, including women and children, burnt an effigy of the state government.

A demonstration was also held in Bantalab against the power department.

  

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First Published: Jul 24 2012 | 4:05 PM IST

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