Massive landslide cuts off Kishtwar from Jammu

February 26, 2017 16:14

A massive landslide has cut off the mountainous district of Kishtwar from the city, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded en route the Doda-Kishtwar highway, police said today.

The highway has been blocked due to massive landslide in Drabshala belt yesterday and is covered with big rocks and boulders, they said.

The men and machinery, both are working to clear the blockade on the highway, police said, adding over 100 vehicles are stranded at various places en route the highway.

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