Srinagar, May 6 -- Srinagar- Days after a Valley-wide "chakka jam" over the Smart City bus row, transporters in Kashmir on Wednesday announced an indefinite strike from May 12, warning of a complete halt in public transport if the government fails to address their demands.

Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Transport Association Kashmir President Shabir Matta, said the decision follows continued "inaction" by the authorities despite repeated outreach by transport bodies after the April 20 shutdown.

"We have given the government time till May 11. If our genuine demands are not met, the entire Kashmir will observe a chakka jam from May 12," Matta said.

He said transporters from South, North and Central Kashmir had attempted to engage wit...