JAMMU: Blocked Jammu-Srinagar national highway was thrown open though only to clear stranded vehicles, a police official here today said.
The highway was blocked during wee hours today when landslide occurred at various locations near Ramban and fresh snowfall was experienced at Jawahar Tunnel.
“The national highway closed this early morning due to landslide and fresh snowfall,” Sanjay Kotwal, SSP national highway, here told said.
Mr Kotwal said police along with Border Road Organisation men immediately pressed into service while the highway was made through in the afternoon.
“No fresh vehicle was allowed to move on the highway from both the sides but only stranded vehicles were being cleared,” he asserted.
The SSP said weather was still inclement in the region. However, chill gripped the winter capital after mercury dipped due to a fresh spell of rains. (AGENCIES)
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