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'We're stranded midway': South Kashmir commuters distressed over SRTC bus termination at Pantha Chowk

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16 MAY 2025

Residents of south Kashmir, including Kulgam, Anantnag, Pulwama and surrounding areas, have raised serious concerns over the recent curtailment of Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) bus services that previously offered direct connectivity to Lal Chowk, Srinagar.

- JAHANGEER GANAIE

'We're stranded midway': South Kashmir commuters distressed over SRTC bus termination at Pantha Chowk

Speaking to the news agency, passengers expressed frustration over the rerouting of these buses to terminate at Pantha Chowk, approximately 10 kilometres short of Lal Chowk. They said this change has caused widespread inconvenience and demand restoration of the earlier direct service.

For many years, the direct SRTC bus route was a reliable and affordable mode of transport for students, employees, patients, and traders travelling daily between south Kashmir and Srinagar, the residents said.

They said the abrupt change has disrupted routines, increased travel expenses, and added physical and financial burdens on passengers.

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