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Eunuchs block highway to protest acquisition of their plots

Ambala: Over 50 eunuchs blocked the National Highway here and brought traffic to a halt for nearly half an hour on Tuesday in protest against the Haryana government’s proposal to acquire their plots for setting up a vegetable market. The eunuchs were joined by other plot holders in blocking the GT road near Ambala City.

The state government has decided to shift the present vegetable market outside the urban area and acquired around 12 acres of land close to GT road. The plots of this piece of land have already been sold by some property dealers to various people. Around 60 eunuchs have also purchased 900 yards of land here.

The revenue department had issued notice to the plot holders and the revenue officer had to announce the awards of the land on Tuesday.- PTI

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