Shooting stones, slides close Jmu-Sgr highway for traffic

Srinagar January, 30 ( PTK) Amid snowfall, shooting stones and slides at several stretches have lead to the closure of Jammu Srinagar national highway on Monday.

Jammu Srinagar national highway is blocked for vehicular movement due to mudslides/shooting stones at many places between Chanderkot and Banihal, officials said.

“NH 44 UPDATE: Due to shooting stones and slide in various stretches, NH closed for traffic.” SSP Traffic National Highway tweeted.

Meanwhile railway officials said that train services will remain suspended until the snow on the railway line is removed.

He said that services will resume once line will be cleared. (PTK)