Bhopal, April 25 -- Bhopal is mourning and seething in equal measure after the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The city's traders and community leaders on Thursday responded with visible solidarity and strong words of condemnation.
Wholesale medicine traders wore black armbands while working as a mark of protest. The market-home to nearly 400 wholesale outlets-closed at 6 pm as traders walked in a silent procession towards the Kali Mandir near Puttha Mill, ending with a tribute to the victims.
"Shopkeepers are wearing black armbands while working as a mark of protest," said Jitendra Dhakad, President of the Bhopal Chemist Association. "After closing shops at 6 pm, we will hold a silent rally followed by a tribute ceremony," he said....