Kathua/Jammu, Oct 15 (PTI) Police on Tuesday resorted to minor cane charge to disperse a group of people protesting against the installation of smart meters in the Kathua area of Jammu and Kashmir.

The police detained five people in connection with the protest.

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A group of people, including some women, gathered in Kathua town under the banner of the little-known Jan Jagran Manch and held a protest by blocking the road, officials said.

The police resorted to a minor cane charge to disperse the crowd and facilitate the restoration of traffic.

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Five protesters were detained during the demonstration outside the Deputy Commissioner's office in Kathua against the installation of smart meters.

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