Srinagar, August 31: Government has closed Srinagar-Leh Highway for civilian traffic after fresh clashes were reported between Chinese and Indian troops on the intervening night of August 29-30 in Ladakh.
Sources said that civilian vehicles on way to Ladakh have been stopped at Manigam and Sumbal-Sonawari area. An official said that no vehicle is being allowed to ahead of Sonmarg.
The Srinagar-Leh Highway, however, will remain open for the movement of army convoys, the official added.
Eyewitnesses said that only armoured vehicles can be seen plying on Srinagar-Leh highway. The road according to official will remain open only for the defence forces and armoured vehicles.
Meanwhile, the Indian Army issued a statement on Monday stating that the Chinese troops attempted to unilaterally change the status quo on the southern bank of the Pangong Tso Lake area in eastern Ladakh. (KNT)
This post was published on August 31, 2020