Fury over the alleged assassination of Iran’s top leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an Israel-US operation has spilled onto the streets of Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir. On March 3, spontaneous protests by his admirers prompted local administration to reroute traffic on NH-44, a critical lifeline connecting Srinagar and beyond.
Anticipating large congregations at various spots in the district, officials enacted diversions to safeguard public safety and vehicular flow. This proactive step underscores the ripple effects of international conflicts on regional stability.
Baramulla-to-Srinagar commuters should veer off NH-44 immediately after Baramulla, navigating through Sangrama, Putkhah, Chura, Hyhama, Rangi, Hamre, Sumbal, and Shalatenag. Srinagar-to-Baramulla traffic will loop via Shalatenag, Sumbal, Hamre, Rangi back to Baramulla. For Gulmarg trips, proceed Srinagar-Shalatenag-Narbal-Magarm-Kunzar-Tangmarg-Gulmarg.
Heavy deployment of traffic enforcers at intersections ensures seamless diversions. Instructions mandate collaboration with SDPO Pattan for swift resolutions to any hiccups.
Citizens needing diversion details can dial +91 9596767706. The appeal is clear: follow directives, shun crowds, and support authorities in keeping the peace. With global tensions simmering, such measures highlight the interconnectedness of world events and local commutes.