tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45403209025948652972024-03-13T09:56:05.821-07:00Baltistan Latest Updatesworldupdatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340831223899819565noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540320902594865297.post-90959521009709510122012-03-02T22:41:00.003-08:002012-03-02T22:44:21.113-08:00Kharmang: People march towards Kargil, demand opening of road and punishment for terrorists<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Thousands of people have started marching towards Kargil, while protesting against the murder of sixteen people in Kohistan, according to a report in a regional daily (Baadeshimal). The newspaper report states that the protesters are demanding opening of the Skardu-Kargil road for trade.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The protesters, reportedly, have expressed dissatisfaction over the security situation on the <a href="http://pamirtimes.net/tag/karakuram-highway/" title="Karakuram Highway">Karakuram Highway</a> where sixteen people belonging to the Shia sect were target killed the other day.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is pertinent to note that the Karakuram Highway is currently the only established route between Gilgit – Baltistan and other parts of the country.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Almost four thousand protesters are staying for a night at a place called Tarkati, according to the report.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The protesters have, reportedly, threatened to continue their march till an official decision is taken regarding opening of the Skardu-Kargil road.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A sense of insecurity has gripped the Gilgit – Baltistan due to repeated incidents of road blockade due to natural and other causes. The sense of insecurity, apparently, has increased manifolds due to the recent murder of innocent passengers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The government, on its part, has assured the people of GB that steps are being taken to secure the vital road link. Interior Minister had the other day announced that a special patrolling force is being launched to protect the passengers. <a href="http://pamirtimes.net/tag/chief-minister/" title="Chief Minister">Chief Minister</a> Mehdi Shah has also, reportedly, said that deployment of forces along the KKH is being considered.</div></div>worldupdatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340831223899819565noreply@blogger.com0