17/04/2026
MAJOR TRAFFIC CURBS ANNOUNCED IN RAJOURI FOR APRIL 18
SSP Traffic Farooq Qaiser Briefs Media; HMVs Banned, Diversions and Parking Plan Finalized
KALAKOTE NEWS
RAJOURI, April 17 : Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic Rural Jammu, Farooq Qaiser, on Friday addressed a press conference at the District Police Lines (DPL) Rajouri, unveiling a comprehensive traffic management plan for April 18, 2026, aimed at ensuring smooth vehicular movement and maintaining public order.
Addressing media persons, SSP Farooq Qaiser stated that strict restrictions have been imposed on Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs), which will not be allowed to enter key locations including Darhali Bridge, Khandli Bridge (Mehra Chowk side), Salani Bridge, Tariq Bridge, and the Old Bus Stand. He emphasized that the decision has been taken to decongest vital routes and facilitate seamless traffic flow during the day.
Highlighting the arrangements, he informed that strategic diversion points have been established at University Cut (near water point), Charlie TCP Kheora, T-Chowk Kheora, Bella Bridge, Panjachowk, and Sheema Crossing. Adequate deployment of traffic personnel will be ensured to regulate movement and assist commuters.
The SSP further announced strict no-parking zones along critical stretches, including Salani to Kachar Ground via Gujjar Mandi, Sheema Crossing to TCP Kheora, and Gujjar Mandi to Abdullah Bridge. These restrictions will come into force from 5:00 PM on April 17, and any violation will invite strict legal action.
For public convenience, designated parking areas have been earmarked, including Bella Bus Stand, Salani Bus Stand, and Kachar Ground Kheora (for LMVs only). Reserved parking has also been arranged at the Old Higher Secondary School Complex, Nursing College premises (for officers and staff), and FCI parking near Postal Colony (for dignitaries and officials), besides separate provisions for fire and emergency es**rt vehicles.
SSP Farooq Qaiser appealed to the general public, transporters, and commuters to strictly adhere to the traffic advisory and cooperate with the authorities, ensuring smooth ex*****on of the arrangements without any inconvenience.