The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday said that nearly 5,500 fruit-laden trucks have been cleared to move in the last two days. The Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg said that the restoration work on the national highway is in full swing and has been completed to a large extent.
“In the last two days, nearly 5,500 fruit trucks have been allowed to move. Similarly, the movement of vehicles carrying essentials is also being allowed.”
The essential supplies, including petrol, arrived in Kashmir today, and the shortage is expected to end by this evening.
“I urge people not to be panicked, as all the essentials will be made available for them,” he added.
The closure of the Srinagar-Jammu highway, triggered by the landslides due to heavy rainfall, led to the shortage of petrol in the Valley and also left several fruit trucks stranded.
On Wednesday and Thursday, several vehicle lines were spotted outside the majority of the fuel stations amid ongoing fuel shortages.
In a region where rumours often turn into reality, the closure of the highway has added further to the misery of the people.
While the administration is trying to restore connectivity, the landslides and bad weather have continuously hampered the operations in the past few days, leading to delays.
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