Rajouri, 3 September 2025 – Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma and Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Sikarwar on Tuesday inspected stretches of the National Highway (NH) in Rajouri district, where multiple landslides have disrupted vehicular movement following continuous heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir.
The officers directed concerned departments to ensure the immediate clearance of landslides to restore smooth traffic movement and uninterrupted supply of essentials. Heavy machinery and workforce have been mobilised at vulnerable stretches to speed up the restoration process.
Meanwhile, teams from the district administration and police have been deployed across Rajouri to assess damages caused by the incessant rains. Officials said priority is being given to clearing blocked roads, restoring electricity, and ensuring medical aid in affected areas.
The Rajouri administration has also issued advisories, urging commuters to avoid unnecessary travel along the highway until full restoration is achieved. Authorities assured that all efforts are being made to minimise disruption and ensure public safety.
