SRINAGAR: The District Administration Anantnag has ordered the closure of roads leading to Sinthan Top and Margan Top due to inclement weather conditions and safety concerns.
According to an advisory issued by the Office of the District Magistrate Anantnag, heavy snowfall, slippery road surfaces and the risk of avalanches and landslides have made movement in the area extremely dangerous for both vehicles and pedestrians.
Authorities have directed that all vehicular and pedestrian movement towards Sinthan Top and Margan Top shall remain suspended until further orders in order to safeguard human life.
The administration has also instructed Jammu and Kashmir Police, Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police and road maintenance agencies including National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited to strictly enforce the advisory and regulate public movement on these routes.
Tourists, locals and transport operators have been strongly advised not to travel towards the affected areas until the roads are officially declared safe by the authorities. Officials said any violation of the advisory will be dealt with strictly under relevant laws. (KNC)
