Banihal July 27: The Srinagar-Jammu highway was blocked after shooting stones triggered by rains in Mehar area of Ramban district on Wednesday, officials said.
“Traffic update at 0510 hrs: Jammu -Srinagar NHW (NH-44) blocked at Mehad Ramban due to shooting stones. People are advised not to travel on Jammu -Srinagar NHW without confirmation from TCU Jammu/Srinagar/Ramban, ” a Traffic Police official said in a statement.
An official told Greater Kashmir that two batches of Amarnath yatris comprising 1147 pilgrims have been shifted to Chanderkoot Yatra niwas.