Bharatiya Janata Party workers and leaders on Friday staged a protest in Srinagar against the operation of wine shops in Kashmir, demanding a complete ban on the sale of liquor in the Valley.
The protest march started from Ram Munshi Bagh in Sonwar and moved towards Gupkar Road, where the residence of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is located.
During the protest, BJP leaders and party workers raised slogans against liquor sale and accused the ruling National Conference of encouraging alcohol sale in the region.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
BJP Kashmir unit co-media incharge Advocate Sajid Yousuf Shah said the party was demanding an immediate ban on wine shops, saying the issue was connected to the social and religious values of Kashmir.
He said the sale of liquor in the Valley was against the cultural and religious sentiments of the people and urged the government to respect public opinion by imposing a complete ban on liquor sale in Kashmir.
Police later stopped the protesters from moving further towards Gupkar Road near the Chief Minister’s residence.
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