Jammu–Srinagar Highway closed due to shooting stones

Authorities on Monday suspended all types of vehicular movement along the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH44) after shooting stones were reported at several locations, making travel unsafe.

Officials said the highway has been closed as a precautionary measure in view of the threat posed by falling debris triggered by continuous rainfall.

“The Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH44) is closed due to shooting stones at multiple places. All types of vehicular movement have been stopped as a safety measure,” an official stated. (KNT)