Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in Srinagar on Tuesday to discuss the severe crisis stemming from the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.
Iltija Mufti highlighted the significant difficulties the apple industry is facing as a result of the highway being shut down.
Called on Honble LG Manoj Sinha ji @manojsinha_ to apprise him of the severe crisis crippling J&Ks apple industry owing to the shutdown of the Srinagar – Jammu National highway. He kindly assured to expedite smooth movement of trucks on the National Highway to avoid further… pic.twitter.com/gfsVob0Hqj
— Iltija Mufti (@IltijaMufti_) September 16, 2025
Fruit-laden trucks from Kashmir have been stranded for days due to the closure of the critical highway following heavy rains and flash floods, with growers expressing apprehensions of losses.
A day earlier, apple growers and traders in Kashmir staged a protest against the highway closure and “government inaction” in the matter.
