JAMMU, May 27 (PTI): A massive landslide blocked the Jammu-Kishtwar national highway near Kandani, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded, officials said on Tuesday.
The landslide struck the highway at 4 pm on Monday near slide-prone Phagumar in Kishtwar district.
They said the road clearance operation was immediately launched by agencies and efforts are underway to make the highway traffic worthy as soon as possible.
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