Nunwan base camp market shuts against attack on Yatris

5 Dariya News

Srinagar 12-Jul-2017

The market in Pahalgam near the Nunwan base camp of the Amarnath yatra Wednesday observed a shutdown to protest against the killing of seven pilgrims."The shops and other business establishments in Pahalgam tourist resort observed a complete shutdown today in protests against the attack on Amarnath pilgrims," a police official said.Several trade bodies including the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry, travel and tourism players; and civil society groups yesterday held silent protest against the attack on Amarnath pilgrims.Seven Amarnath pilgrims, including six women, were killed and 19 injured when a bus carrying yatris was caught in cross-fire after militants attacked forces in Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday evening. (CNS)