Nawab Bazar residents stage protest against installation of smart meters

Srinagar, Jul 13: Residents of Shah Mohalla Nawab Bazar area of Srinagar city Thursday blocked the traffic and staged a protest against the installation of smart meters.
The protestors, mostly women, assembled on the road and blocked the traffic. They voiced their worries about the financial implications of the smart meters, fearing that they would further burden households already facing difficulties.
The protesters chanted slogans denouncing the Government’s decision, citing its detrimental impact on the welfare of the people.
“Most of the people here are poor and cannot afford hefty bills. We would rather face dire consequences than allow the installation of smart meters in our area,” one woman said.
As usual, nobody from the authorities gave heed to their concerns. JKPDCL has already made it clear that smart meters will be installed in every nook and corner of Jammu and Kashmir. [KNT]