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Locals in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, clashed with police over the ₹250-crore Vaishno Devi ropeway project, fearing job losses. The project, aimed at aiding elderly pilgrims, would shorten the trek to six minutes. However, shopkeepers, porters, and pony service providers argue it threatens their livelihoods, leading to protests and a standoff with police. Authorities are negotiating with protesters.
