Dozens of laborers from Kulgam, Shopain want government intervention to comeback
By: Javaid Malik
Kulgam
Few hundred laborers who migrate during the winter months to Himachal Pradesh, recently protested in Kangra district and other areas of HP as they are without food and money. Now these laborers from Shopain and Kulgam have uploaded videos and appeals to UT administration of J&K to arrange for their transportation back to Kashmir.
List of stranded laborers
They have alleged discrimination and have told their relatives in Kashmir that they were without food and money now waiting to go back home.
Most of the laborers from Kashmir recently protested also for not getting proper shelter and food under lockdown imposed by the government. They have also alleged that their by those who have employed them.
List of stranded laborers
Now they have once again appealed LG Murmu and Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir to arrange for their transportation so that they can reach home. They have said that there is every possibility for them to get COVID-19 infection as they are forced to live together in tents and other such accommodations. These laborers from Kashmir have said that even the hunger can cause the death before the coronavirus.
List of stranded laborers
There is no response from the local administration and from Deputy Commissioners of Shopain and Kulgam to facilitate their comeback from Himachal Pradesh.
(2) WhatsApp video link of stranded laborers
