SRINAGAR : Mutton dealers from Kashmir have raised serious concern over what they described as growing hooliganism by private contractors on Punjab highways. The traders said their livestock trucks are being forcibly stopped during transit, and they are compelled to pay hefty sums under the pretence of cattle fare charges. Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp

According to the dealers, the interference occurs even though they do not make livestock purchases in Punjab and only use the route for transportation. They said the contractors halt vehicles at multiple points, creating obstructions and pressuring truckers until they agree to pay. The traders added that the amounts demanded vary but remain substantial enough to affect their operational costs and delay supplies

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