Srinagar, April 15 -- Ishtiyaq Kar

The Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police department reported that rainfall led to shooting stones in the Kishtwari Pather area, resulting in a halt of traffic on the vital Jammu-Srinagar national highway.

This 270-kilometer stretch serves as the primary artery connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country. Earlier, a blockage occurred in the Banihal area, but swift action by authorities promptly restored traffic flow.

The onset of rainfall in the Ramban and Banihal areas had raised concerns about shooting stones across various sections of the highway. However, with the cessation of rain this morning, authorities initially permitted traffic movement from both sides of Jammu and Srinagar.

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