People protest installation of smart meters in Kathua, police resorts to mild lathicharge
Kathua/Jammu, Oct 15 (PTI) Police on Tuesday resorted to minor cane charge to disperse a group of people protesting against the installation of smart meters in the Kathua area of Jammu division.
The police detained five people in connection with the protest.
A group of people, including some women, gathered in Kathua town under the banner of the little-known Jan Jagran Manch and held a protest by blocking the road, officials said.
The police resorted to a minor cane charge to disperse the crowd and facilitate the restoration of traffic.
