Jammu-bound vehicles halted near J-K’s Navyug Tunnel, thousands of passengers stranded

Though traffic authorities did not disclose the reason for the prolonged halt, traffic is usually stopped in the morning on the stretch to facilitate the movement of Amarnath yatra convoys.

In view of the stoppage, hundreds of vehicles remained lined up along the highway from the Navyug tunnel to Mir Bazar in Kulgam district.
”Efforts are being made to resolve the issue at the earliest and restore traffic on the highway,” traffic authorities said.

Amit Shah assures J&K of central support amid heavy rains

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to review the situation arising from heavy rainfall in the Union Territory. During the conversation, Shah assured the chief minister of every possible assistance from the Centre to deal with the rain-related situation, officials said.

Record Amarnath batch departs

Meanwhile, the largest-ever single-day batch of 9,837 pilgrims departed for the Amarnath Yatra from Anantnag under tight security arrangements. The pilgrims left in a convoy of 361 vehicles, marking the biggest single-day movement of devotees since the annual pilgrimage began this year.