Poonch, Oct 31: Authorities in Poonch district on Sunday have ordered re-opening of the stretch of the national highway between Bhimber Gali to Jarran Wali Gali that was closed from last seventeen days due to ongoing anti-militancy operation at Bhata Dhurian.
Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that today morning, directions were received from higher authorities after which field forces have opened highway stretch for traffic and vehicles are now being allowed to ply on the road.
From last 17 days, highway was contineously closed and people were facing severe hardships while travelling on the alternative Mendhar BG road following it’s deteriorating condition. —(KNO)