08/05/2026
Traffic Advisory Issued for Mega Anti-Drug Rally in Anantnag on May 9
Srinagar, May 8 (KF): The Traffic Police Rural Kashmir on Thursday issued a traffic advisory in view of the mega rally (Padh Yatra) being organised in Anantnag town on May 9, 2026, as part of the ongoing “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.”
According to the advisory, vehicular movement on several key routes in Anantnag town shall remain completely suspended from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM during the event.
The affected routes include General Bus Stand Anantnag to Batengoo Fruit Mandi Crossing, Mehndikadal to K.P Chowk, and Railway Station Crossing Wanpoh to Khanabal Crossing.
Authorities have advised commuters to avoid travel on these roads during the scheduled hours to prevent inconvenience.
To ensure smooth movement of traffic, the Traffic Police has also announced diversion plans. Traffic bound for Pahalgam from Srinagar and Jammu will be diverted from Doonipora Crossing via Padshahi Bagh Bridge, Apple Valley-Srigufwara Road, and Langanbal Diversion Point towards Pahalgam.
Similarly, traffic coming from Pahalgam towards Srinagar or Jammu will be diverted from Langanbal Diversion Point via Apple Valley-Srigufwara Road, Padshahibagh Bridge, Bijbehara Market, and Doonipora Crossing towards NH-44.
The advisory was issued by the office of the Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic Rural Kashmir, in public interest for information and compliance. (KF)