Security and compassion must go hand in hand: Sakina Itoo on convoy halts

Summary

Sakina Ittoo raised concerns regarding frequent traffic stoppages on the Srinagar-Anantnag-Kulgam-Qazigund National Highway. She emphasised the negative impact on ambulances and students during Army convoys. Ittoo called for practical traffic management measures that prioritise public well-being alongside security. The practice of stopping vehicles has been described as harassment and humiliation by locals and politicians. Ittoo appealed to authorities to balance security needs with the needs of citizens.

Description from Times of India.