New Delhi, Mar 26: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Member of the Parliament from Anantnag Hasnain Masoodi sought answers from the Ministry of road transport and highways on the steps being taken by them to effectively minimise the incidents of road fatalities on National Highway 44 in J&K section.
Seeking elucidation on a matter, Masoodi asked question seeking written reply of the concerned ministry with regards the number of road accidents and resultant deaths reported on Srinagar-Jammu NH-44 during the last one year and the number of days NH-44 was closed down due to landslides/harsh weather conditions during the said period, month-wise.
He also asked if any trauma centres have been established near the accident prone areas on the said NH 44 and the details thereof and if not, the reasons thereof.
Masoodi also sought elucidation on the steps being taken by the Government to effectively minimise the incidents of road fatalities on the said NH 44.
He also desired to know if the newly constructed tunnel has collapsed due to environmental hazards on the said NH and if so the details thereof.
