Traffic advisory for Amarnath Yatra issued; yatra, tourist vehicle movement allowed between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, JUNE 28 (STC): The Traffic Police Headquarters Jammu and Kashmir has notified strict cut-off timings fixed for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra convoys, non-convoy, and tourist vehicles moving between Jammu and the Kashmir Valley. The move aims to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage.
According to a detailed advisory, from Jammu to Baltal, the last vehicle must cross NAVYUG Tunnel by 0400 hrs (4:00 AM) and from Lamber (Banihal) to Baltal at 1000 hrs (10:00 AM).
From Manigam (Ganderbal) to Baltal, at 1700 hrs (5:00 PM), and for returning convoys from Baltal, the last vehicle must leave Baltal Base Camp by 0600 hrs (6:00 AM), reads the advisory.
Meanwhile, for the Pahalgam route, the traffic advisory says that from Jammu to Pahalgam, the vehicles must cross Mir Bazar by 1600 hrs (4:00 PM) and from Lamber (Banihal) to Pahalgam at 1100 hrs (11:30 AM).
Moreover, all non-convoy pilgrims and tourists must travel strictly between 0700 hrs to 1800 hrs (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
The advisory makes it clear that movement of yatris beyond 6 PM will not be allowed.
“Any yatri or tourist vehicle found moving after the cut-off time will be halted and directed to the nearest camp by security forces,” the advisory reads.
Among the key restrictions include that no yatri or tourist vehicle will be allowed from Baltal, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, or Gulmarg towards Srinagar after designated hours.
Similarly, no movement will be allowed from Srinagar towards Gulmarg after 1000 hrs (10:00 AM).
The cut-off at Nagrota (Jammu) and Jakheni (Udhampur) will be strictly enforced.
Meanwhile, the helpline numbers for any assistance include Traffic Control Unit Jammu: 0191-245904; TCU Srinagar: 0194-2450022;
TCU Ramban: 6005820617; TCU Udhampur: 9419993745 and General Helpline: 7298515191.
It’s to be noted that these instructions apply only to yatra vehicles and tourists.
Separate traffic advisories will be issued for heavy motor vehicles (HMVs), light motor vehicles (LMVs), and security forces convoys on a daily basis, reads the advisory.
(STC)
