Security Is Paramount, So Is Well-Being Of People: Sakina Itoo On Traffic Halts On Srinagar-Jammu Highway

Srinagar : Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday expressed concern over frequent halts on Srinagar-Anantnag-Kulgam-Qazigund National Highway due to convoy movement, saying ambulances get stranded, students miss classes and ordinary citizens wait for hours.

Taking to X, Itoo as per said, “While travelling frequently on the Srinagar–Anantnag–Kulgam–Qazigund National Highway, it is deeply distressing to see ambulances stranded, students missing classes and ordinary citizens waiting 15–30 minutes, sometimes even hours, for convoy movement. What fault have our people committed to endure such hardships?”

She appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and concerned authorities to explore practical traffic management measures.

“I earnestly appeal to @OfficeOfLGJandK @manojsinha_ Sb and the concerned authorities to explore practical traffic management measures that uphold essential security protocols while ensuring uninterrupted passage for ambulances and minimising public inconvenience,” she said.

“Security is paramount, but so is the well-being of our people. Security and compassion must go hand in hand. Let governance be reflected not just in policies, but in the everyday lives of citizens through dignity, sensitivity and meaningful relief,” she added.(GNS)