Chattapani (Poonch), July 7 -- Near the spring at Chattapani, known locally as "White Water", a major infrastructure project is taking shape that promises to improve connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir. The central government has approved a 9-kilometre-long tunnel along the historic Mughal Road, which will connect the Pir Panjal region with the Kashmir Valley throughout the year and serve as an alternate national highway.

The Mughal Road has historical significance, originally laid down during the Mughal era when emperors used it to travel to Kashmir after halting at Rajouri. Remnants of that period, including rest houses and other structures, can still be seen along the route. The road was revived and opened for public use in 2009 and...