Vehicular movement to remain suspended on Kishtwar-Dul road for boulder blasting on Sep 13

Kishtwar, Sep 12: The District Magistrate Kishtwar on Friday ordered a temporary restriction on vehicular movement along the Kishtwar–Dul Road at KM 8.50 (near RR Camp) to facilitate blasting of a massive boulder that had fallen on the road following torrential rains earlier this month.

An order issued by District Magistrate Pankaj Kumar Sharma, vehicular traffic on the stretch will remain suspended on 13 September 2025 between 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm to ensure safe execution of blasting operations. The activity has been scheduled by the concerned agency to clear the obstruction and restore smooth movement of heavy vehicles.

The Officer Commanding, 118 RCC (GREF), has been directed to ensure timely completion of the blasting work and adopt all safety measures during the operation, while the Senior Superintendent of Police, Kishtwar, will oversee strict implementation of the order.

DM further instructed the District Information Officer to give wide publicity to the restriction through print, electronic, and social media, ensuring commuters plan their travel accordingly.