PM to open Sonamarg tunnel tomorrow, security beefed up

Modi to address a rally after the inauguration in central Kashmir's Ganderbal dist

- Mir Ehsan

SRINAGAR: Security arrangements have been beefed up around the Z Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, ahead of the facility's inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13, officials said on Saturday.

Modi is likely to address a public after the inauguration of the tunnel in Gagangir in Sonamarg area of the central Kashmir district, they said.

Security has also been strengthened in many areas of the Valley, including Srinagar city.

"Security has been tightened near the Z Morh tunnel. Multilayered security arrangements have been put in place and the PM's security team, comprising special protection group (SPG) personnel, has taken over the venue," the officials said.

They said the venue is now off-limits to the public.

The opening of the 6.5-km Z Morh tunnel on Srinagar-Ladakh national highway (NH 1) will mark a significant milestone for the people.