Patwaris’ protest continues

Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, Feb 15: Patwaris from district Samba struck work on the second consecutive day today and held protest dharna at Tehsil complex here today.
The Patwaris from various parts of the district today moved to old Tehsil office complex here in the morning at around 10 am and sat on day long protest dharna. The normal work remained suspended in their respective offices. They held protest and demanded arrest of the youth responsible for manhandling a Patwari Sagir Ahmed, posted in Samba.
The general public faced lot of hardships in view of suspension of work by Revenue employees. The police has already registered a case in this connection but the accused Sunil Kumar could not be arrested as he was said to be absconding. The police conducted raids at several places to arrest him even today. A police official said.
Meanwhile, the Patwaris said that they will continue to suspend work and hold protest dharna till the accused is arrested.