Landslide Strikes DySP’s Car on Jammu–Srinagar Highway, Traffic Diverted

SRINAGAR: A landslide near Tunnel T-1 at Ban Nagrota on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH44) on Monday struck a vehicle, injuring a probationary DySP and briefly blocking the highway.

Officials said that the incident occurred when boulders and debris suddenly rolled down from the hillside, hitting a car bearing registration number JK05L-7791, which was being driven by Probationary DySP Athar Ahmad Bakshi.

“The officer’s vehicle was trapped under the debris, and he sustained injuries in the incident. He was immediately shifted to PHC Jagti Nagrota, where he received first aid and was later discharged,” they said.

Following the landslide, the up-tube of NH44 was blocked, prompting authorities to divert traffic through the down tube of the highway. Restoration work is underway, and concerned agencies are on site to clear the debris and restore normal movement.

Police and traffic officials have urged commuters to follow advisories and exercise caution along vulnerable mountain stretches. (JKNS)