http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=119107 ‘Lift ban on entry of rehriwalas in Mohali residential sectors’ Express News Service SAS Nagar, February 24: Dalit Rights Protection Forum, Punjab, has alleged harassment of various rehri and phariwalas in residential areas of various sectors. The organisation demanded that the Mohali police’s prohibition orders should be withdrawn immediately. In a representation to the Punjab Governor and Chief Minister, Pushpa Salaria, president of the forum, said their organisation had received many complaints from Dalits who were engaged in the business of selling dairy items, vegetables, eatables and who were detained illegally by the Mohali police in compliance of arbitrary police orders. Such a move could not prevent crime or criminals from their activities, she said, adding that more than 200 vegetable sellers, confectionery vendors, milkmen and even Dhobis (washermen) were adversely affected. SP, Mohali, Rakesh Agrawal, when contacted, stated that the police had not banned any milkman from entering these areas. However, rehriwalas and kabaris have been directed to stay away from residential areas. He stated that the police would hold a meeting of resident welfare associations in various sectors to decide the issue. The police action, meanwhile, has evoked a mixed reaction among the people. Some residents stated that though they face inconvenience because of the non-availability of essential goods at their doorstep, their safety and security was also an important issue.
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