Shops shut, traders take out candle march to condemn Pulwama attack

CHANDIGARH: As condemnation and sympathies pour in from across the country against the terror attack in J&K’s Pulwama district, a candle march was held at various locations in the city on Saturday. Earlier on Saturday, city mayor Rajesh Kumar was also part of the procession and led the candle march of sanitation staff of Chandigarh to pay homage to the CRPF personnel killed in the brutal attack on Thursday.Mayor started the procession from 30 bays building and walked around the Plaza area in Sector 17. He said we salute the brave hearts who live for the nation and serve the country with unparalleled valour.
Later, in the evening, members of Market Association of Sector 23 along with office bearer of Chandigarh Beopar Mandal, an umbrella body city traders assembled at the inner parking area of the market to show their sympathy for their sacrifice. Candles were lit and traders collected Rs 2,50,000 to help the families of martyrs. All the shops of the markets in the sector were remained closed from 6 pm to 7 pm.
Residents also held protests and took out processions to condemn the brutal attack on CRPF personnel that killedover 42 jawans.