J&KHandwara-Rajwar road blocked after massive landslide

The Handwara-Rajwar road was blocked on Tuesday following a landslide triggered by incessant rains and snowfall in the area since yesterday.

Reports reaching said that a massive landslide hit the road near KhekDaji Behnipora area in Handwara, blocking vehicle movement.

The official said men and machinery were pressed into service to clear the debris, however, due to massive landslide the operation will take time to restore the traffic.

The road from Handwara leads to dozens of Rajwar villages which are disconnected at the moment, official added.