Jaipur, March 5: Widows of three soldiers who lost their lives in the Pulwama terror attack in 2019 held a protest in Jaipur on Sunday against the non-fulfilment of promises made to them by the Rajasthan government.

They also sought permission from Governor Kalraj Mishra to end their own lives. However, Rajasthan Minister Pratap Khachariyawas said that the government is always there to provide all possible help to the families of the soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Rajasthan: Widows Of Pulwama Attack Martyrs Stage Protest Against State Government in Jaipur For Failing to Fulfil Promises, Accuse Police of Assaulting Them (See Pics).

Widows of Pulwama Martyrs Protest in Jaipur:

"We respect the widows and families of martyrs a lot. We have given all support and package to the family of martyrs. We are always there to provide all possible help," Pratap Khachariyawas said. The women protesters also alleged that police assaulted them while they went to meet CM Ashok Gehlot on Saturday.

BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Kirodi Lal Meena who has been sitting on a dharna here with the family members of the martyrs for the last few days said that the widows of martyrs were "insulted". Pulwama Attack Anniversary 2023: When and How Did the Terror Strike Happen? How Many Soldiers Were Martyred? From List of Martyrs To Other Key Details, Here's Everything You Need To Know.

"Yesterday's incident was very shameful. Widows of martyrs were insulted. During their meeting with Guv, the widows told their problems after which Governor asked them to meet CM," Meena said.

(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)