Jalandhar, November 13 : A group of migrants staged a protest in the Basti Bawa Khel area of Jalandhar West, demanding the removal of grilles installed along a canal. The protest was organised on their own initiative after their request for the removal of the grilles reportedly remained unresolved.
When journalists questioned the protesters about the reason behind the demonstration, they said the grilles had been installed along the canal for the celebration of Chhath Puja. They claimed that they had earlier spoken to a local president regarding the removal of the grilles, but no action had been taken despite their request.
The protesters said that after failing to get the grilles removed, they decided to stage a protest on their own.
However, when journalists raised questions about the inconvenience reportedly being faced by local residents because of the protest, they were asked to identify the president with whom they had discussed the matter. The protesters could not provide a clear or satisfactory response regarding the person's identity.
They subsequently said they would return to the location the following day along with the concerned president to discuss the issue further. After making this statement, the protesters left the spot.
The protest has raised questions about the reason for the continued installation of the grilles, the authority responsible for their removal and the inconvenience being faced by residents in the area.
The identity of the president mentioned by the protesters, along with the response of the concerned authorities, is still awaited. Further developments are expected after the protesters return to the site with the person they referred to.
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