GURDASPUR: The local shop Keepers here observed a total strike last week in response to 3 call given by the District Bar Association and Beopar Mandal to protest any move Of the government that may lead to bifurcation of the district. A rally was also held in which representatives of various political parties participated The Pathankot bar association also observed hartal in support of making Pathankot an independent district.

Article extracted from this publication >> February 18, 1994