Hakeem Yaseen seeks clearance of stranded truckers on NH44

Srinagar, Sep 15: President of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammed Yaseen, on Monday strongly urged the Union Territory government and the Centre to take urgent and serious measures for the immediate restoration of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, calling it the "lifeline" of Kashmir.

In a statement issued here, Yaseen expressed deep concern over the prolonged highway closure, which he said has added to the suffering of the people of the Valley already reeling under floods and incessant rains.

“The Jammu-Srinagar highway is the only all-weather surface link connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country. Its closure has not only disrupted passenger movement but has also caused immense hardship to traders, fruit growers, and truckers,” Yaseen said.

“The government must provide immediate relief and alternative arrangements for them, either by facilitating railway parcel services or by opening up and streamlining the Mughal Road,” Yaseen said.