Srinagar-Muzaffrabad road was closed for vehicular traffic in north Kashmir’s Uri on Friday morning after it was hit by the landslides.
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The stretch has been blocked at 72 milestones and over hundred vehicles are stranded. “Our men and machinery are on job and highway will be thrown open shortly,” said a BRO official.
Locals said that it is not for the first time that the highway was closed. “It has happened in past as well and we want a permanent solution to the problem,” said a local Toshi Zuffer.
The important highway is closed since 6 in the morning. ( GNS )
