IAF to conduct trial of landing facility on South Kashmir’s highway
Elaborate security and safety arrangements have been made by the authorities who have deployed mobile radars, CCTVs and other sophisticated equipment for the smooth trial.
Elaborate security and safety arrangements have been made by the authorities who have deployed mobile radars, CCTVs and other sophisticated equipment for the smooth trial.
The Union minister for road transport and highways said the project would contribute to the region’s economic growth and enhance its overall connectivity.
The Lt Governor directed for Zone-wise traffic planning on the Jammu--Srinagar highway in close coordination with concerned departments.
Both men rescued from the trapped vehicle have been rushed to the sub-district hospital where their condition was stable.
The highway is the lifeline of the landlocked valley and the main road link connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country.
These restrictions have been ordered following the terror attack in Pulwama where 44 CRPF personnel were killed and a recent similar attack in Banihal that failed.
A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was rushed to the spot to collect samples from the explosion spot and investigate into the incident from all possible angles.
"There was no loss of life... The driver of the car, who was the lone occupant, appears to have escaped," the officer said.
Rescue operation was launched and all the injured have been evacuated to district hospital Ramban for treatment.
Panicked over the rumours of the shortage of essential commodities, people turned out in large numbers to purchase petrol, diesel, LPG, and eatables.
