Srinagar, March 2 -- Residents, particularly women, took to the streets of Eidgah, to protest against the proposed installation of smart meters in their locality.

The demonstration underscored apprehensions that the introduction of these meters could lead to exorbitant monthly bills, placing an undue financial burden on already struggling households.Voicing their discontent, protesters expressed fears that the implementation of smart meters would result in significantly higher electricity bills, with some estimating monthly costs reaching up to Rs 4000. Such a steep increase, they argued, would be untenable for many families, especially considering the economic challenges already faced by the community.Women, in particular, played a prom...