Srinagar-Jammu Highway Closure: Stocks Fast Drying Up In Kashmir

Stocks of essentials are fast depleting in Kashmir even as few petrol pumps have already run dry following the closure of Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. Kashmir has been experiencing snowfall since Sunday night, which led to the blockade of the highway, just two days after it was let open for traffic after remaining off the limits for three straight days. On Saturday, thousands of stranded vehicles were allowed to move ahead after remaining stuck for days.

The blockade of highway has led to the depleting of stocks including cooking gas and other petroleum products. In Srinagar, many fuel stations had displayed placards reading “no petrol”. Many customers were seen fuming after pump stations pleaded helplessness. Mohammad Shafi, Secretary Kashmir Valley Tankers and Petroleum Dealers Association however said there is no shortage of fuel as they have enough stocks to cater to the masses.