With no security movement scheduled, civilian traffic allowed on Jammu-Srinagar highway

Jammu, April 17 -- With no movement of security convoy scheduled during the day, civilian traffic was allowed on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Wednesday, when it was supposed to be used exclusively by forces under an official order, authorities said.On April 7, it was announced that the 270-km highway will be off-limits for civilian traffic twice a week - Wednesday and Sunday from 4 am to 5 pm till May 31 to facilitate smooth movement of security convoys.The order came following a deadly terror attack in Pulwama on February 14, which left 40 CRPF personnel dead.The restrictions drew strong criticism from various quarters especially political parties, civil society and business community in the Valley.

"Normal traffic was allowed on t...