Udhampur, Sept. 7 -- Senior BJP leader and former minister Sunil Sharma on Sunday visited Thard in Udhampur to review the situation arising from a major landslide that has blocked the National Highway since September 2.

The landslide, which occurred between Bali Nalla and Thard, has led to the collapse of a portion of the highway, suspending vehicular movement and disrupting connectivity to several districts. As a result, residents of Kishtwar, Doda, and Ramban are facing shortages of essential commodities and are concerned about delays in medical emergencies.

Sharma was accompanied by local MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia and senior officials from the civil and police administration. The delegation carried out an on-ground assessment of the...