Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Apr 28: Srinagar- Leh highway, the only road link to the region with the rest of world, was thrown open for traffic after remaining closed for nearly 5 months.
The 430 kilometers long road was thrown open by General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps Lt Gen KJS Dhillon.
While speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the inaugural ceremony at Zero point Zojila Lt Gen Dhillon said: “Due to the heavy snowfall in December last year, the road was closed, and the BRO and other concerned agonies have done a commendable job by opening it.”
“We are always looking up to open the road and after that we take care of the repairs,” he said, while adding that the heavy vehicles will take some time to ply.
He appealed the civil administration of both the divisions of Kashmir and Ladakh to work in coordination synergy to make smooth vehicular movement on the crucial highway.
The GOC also appreciated the work of bulldozer driver Anayatullah who was part of a snow clearance team along the highway.
Dhillon said Anayatullah is specially abled but he is doing a good job to clear snow along the highway.
“Despite being deaf and dumb, Anayatullah is doing a wonderful job,” Dhillon said.
He flagged off the first convoy of vehicles at Zero Point Zojila.
The GOC asked youths to study hard, concentrate on education and stay away from drugs. “Drugs will only ruin your life. Stay away from drugs. Study hard, educate others that will lead you to success,” he said.
Chief Engineer BEACON, Deputy Commissioner Kargil, SP Kargil and ADC Ganderbal besides various officials were present on the occasion.
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