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Ban on civilian traffic on NHW completely lifted from May 27
KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 5/22/2019 1:35:27 PM
SRINAGAR, May 21: The state government today announced lifting the ban on civilian traffic completely on Srinagar-Jammu highway from May 27.
However, the ban will be in force on May 26 (Sunday) during which only security forces
convoy will ply on the highway. After that day there will be no ban.
An officials spokesman said here this evening following a review of the security situation in the state and of the requirement of security forces’ convoys, the governor has decided to lift the remaining restrictions on civilian movement on the national highway (NH-44) connecting Jammu to Srinagar with effect from Monday, 27.5.2019.
He added, "These restrictions had become necessary following the movement of security forces on an unprecedented scale after the Pulwama terror attack. The forces were required both for anti-militancy operations and for smooth conduct of general elections. In order to facilitate safe and secure movement of security forces’ convoys, the government had imposed a prohibition on civilian traffic on NH-44 from Baramulla to Udhampur twice a week, i.e. on Sunday and Wednesday, from 4 AM to 5 PM. .Elaborate arrangements were, however, made by the local administration to facilitate movement of public during the period of restriction"
Earlier, the restriction on civilian movement between Srinagar and Baramulla on NH-44 was limited to Sunday only w.e.f. 22-04-2019 and later completely lifted w.e.f. from 2-5-2019. Restrictions on the Srinagar Udhampur stretch were limited to just one day w.e.f. 13.5.2019, the spokesman said.
After a detailed review today with all security agencies, civil and police administration in connection with the preparations for Amarnathji Yatra, the governor directed that there should be no restriction on civilian movement on NH 44 from Monday, May 27.
The governor thanked the people of the state for cooperating with the measures which were necessitated in the larger interest of the state and for welfare of the people.