Jammu-Srinagar NH blocked due to shooting stones in Ramban

The Srinagar-Jammu National highway has been closed for vehicular traffic due to shooting stones and mudslides in Ramban district on Thursday.

A traffic official told the news agency that the highway has been blocked at Cafeteria, Mehad and Ramban due to continuous shooting stones and mudslides.

He added that the Mughal road and SSG road are through for vehicular movement.

The official said men and machinery have been pressed into service to restore the traffic.

Deputy Superintendent of Traffic Police Parul Bhardawaj told KNO, “The road was blocked due to rain that lashed the area this morning, resulting in shooting stones, mudslides at Mehar-Cafeteria Morh and Ramban stretch .”(KNO)