States »SoutPosted at: Aug 11 2021 7:54PM

Opposition protests against harassment of local fisher women on waysides

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 11 (UNI) Opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Wednesday protested in the State Legislative Assembly over harassment of local fisher women on waysides in the name of COVID protocol.
Raising the issue during the question hour, Opposition leader VD Satheesan who demanded a clarification from Health Minister Veena George said the staff of Attingal Municipality throws away fish, kept for sale by several local fisherwoman on Tuesday.
Alleging that fisher women are being harassed in the name of COVID restrictions, he said.
According to the visuals aired by television channels, fisher woman Alphonsa could be seen trying to stop the Municipal staff from throwing away the fish and finally falling down on the road, bringing disgrace to the State, the Opposition leader said.
Similar incidents were reported at Anchuthengu panchayat in the coastal area where police harassed fisher women and threw away their fish on the road, he added.
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