Srinagar, Apr 18: The Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) on Saturday urged the Jammu and Kashmir government to urgently address the grievances of transporters who have called for a strike on Monday.

In a statement, KTA President Aijaz Shahdhar appealed to the authorities to initiate dialogue with the protesting transporters and resolve the issues amicably to avoid disruption to trade and daily life.

*“The government should listen to their issues and amicably resolve the matter,”* Shahdhar said, stressing that prolonged uncertainty could adversely impact business activities across the Valley.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

He warned that any strike by the transport sector would have a cascading effect on the supply chain, affecting movement of essential goods and inconveniencing the general public.

The KTA president further urged both the government and transporters to engage in constructive discussions and arrive at a mutually acceptable solution at the earliest.

The alliance reiterated its call for timely intervention to prevent escalation of the situation and ensure smooth functioning of transport and trade in Jammu and Kashmir.