IIOJK cut off as heavy snowfall shuts down key roads, leaves people struggling
Srinagar: Heavy snowfall in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir has brought the territory to a standstill, with key roads shut and remote areas cut off.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the Srinagar-Jammu highway remains closed, and authorities have advised commuters to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.
The snowfall has left many areas without access, including:
– Kishtwar and its twin valleys, Warwan and Marwa
– Gurez, Machil, Tangdhar, and Karnah in north Kashmir
– Sonamarg and Zojila Pass, with 2-3 feet of snow accumulation
– Parts of Ladakh, including Drass, Minamarg, and Kargil
Authorities have imposed restrictions on tourist travel, allowing only vehicles with anti-skid chains to access destinations like Gulmarg and Sonamarg.
Locals are struggling to access basic necessities, with many stuck in traffic gridlocks.
The authorities’ indifference to the plight of people in remote areas is appalling, with many left to fiddle while Rome burns.
