A Roadblock Beyond Asphalt By: Javid Amin | 08 September 2025 In Kashmir, the closure of the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) is nothing new. Year after year, heavy rains, landslides, and fragile mountain terrain interrupt this vital supply line. But the closure in September 2025 triggered a crisis unlike any before. This time, the Valley was not just cut off from supplies; it was cut off from culture, tradition, and cherished moments. With over 150 weddings postponed, hundreds of livestock stranded, and more than 400 sheep dead inside halted trucks,…
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