Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Dec 27 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today intervened to address the traffic chaos caused by icy conditions on the Qazigund-Tunnel Road, where vehicles were stranded in both directions.
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“The icy conditions have caused traffic to back up. The stranded vehicles, in both directions, are slowly moving and, where necessary, being assisted,” said Omar Abdullah after speaking with the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag.
The DC is on the spot with his team, accompanied by an ambulance for any medical emergencies. “I’ve instructed him to ensure vehicles with families and children are given priority. If necessary, arrangements for overnight shelter will be made,” the Chief Minister wrote on X.
“The DC is on the spot with his team. I’ve instructed him to ensure that vehicles with families & children must be given priority. If necessary arrangements for overnight shelter will be made. The DC is accompanied by an ambulance in case of any medical emergency,” Omar had wrote on X.