According to officials, the decision to suspend vehicular movement was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of commuters amid the prevailing weather conditions.

Snow-clearance operations are currently underway to remove accumulated snow and restore traffic movement along the strategic road connecting the Kashmir Valley with the Pir Panjal region.

The Mughal Road, which connects Shopian in south Kashmir with Poonch and Rajouri districts in the Jammu region, is an important alternative route between the two regions.

Officials said further updates regarding the reopening of the road will be issued after the clearance work is completed and the route is declared safe for traffic.

Meanwhile, commuters have been advised to avoid travelling on the Mughal Road until vehicular movement is officially restored.