Srinagar, April 11: After the gap of more than 4 months, the Srinagar-Leh highway connecting Ladakh was reopened on Saturday and only essential supply vehicles would be allowed on the highway. The highway was officially opened in presence of SSP Ganderbal Khalil Ahmad Poswal, SDPO Kangan Tahir Ahmad, SHO Sonamarg, Lateef Ahmad, Dy SP Traffic Ganderbal, Tehsildar Gund, Fareed Ahmad, and other BRO officials were also present on the occasion.Khalil Ahmad Poswal, SSP Ganderbal said that 18 oil tanker vehicles were allowed to move from Srinagar towards Ladakh for now adding that trucks carrying vegetables and other essential commodities will be permitted to ply from Srinagar towards Kargil.Meanwhile, Srinagar-Leh highway remains closed for winter months each year due to heavy snowfall, especially on the Zojilla Pass that connects the Valley with the Ladakh region. (JKNS)
