The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti has demanded the cancellation of the proposed ropeway project in the Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir

Agitators clash with police personnel during a protest as demands to shelve the proposed ropeway project intensified with the town observing a 72-hour shutdown called by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangarsh Samiti, at Katra in Reasi district of J&K PTI

Tensions flared in Katra as police used lathi-charge to disperse protestors opposing the ropeway project. Police also detained some of the protestors. The security forces conducted flag march to maintain law and order in Katra following protests against the proposed Ropeway Project to the Vaishno Devi shrine.

The Katra region is witnessing a 72-hour shutdown against a proposed ropeway project for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage. Led by the Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, the protest claims the project threatens local livelihoods.

Pilgrims wait in a queue at 'Darshani Deori', entryway to the main shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi temple, during the ongoing 72-hour shutdown called by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangarsh Samiti to protest against the proposed ropeway project, at Katra in Reasi district of J&K PTI

Protesters launch hunger strike for release of detainees Correspondent KATRA, Dec 26: The ongoing 72-hour shutdown in Katra against the proposed ropeway project connecting Tarakote Marg to Sanji Chhat at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine,

Katra town continues its shutdown for the third day against the proposed ropeway project, which locals believe would harm their livelihood and religious traditions. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti extended the agitation and criticized the administration's handling of the situation.