J-K sets up control room at Lakhanpur inter-state border

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday set up a 24x7 control room at Lakhanpur inter-state border plaza in Kathua district for hassle-free movement of trucks carrying essential supplies to the union territory.

The control centre will ensure that the waiting time of trucks is minimised and they get a go ahead within 30 minutes of reporting, an official spokesperson said.

It can be contacted on phones numbers 01922- 285329, 01922- 285330 for any issue related to movement of trucks.

A dedicated team led by senior officers at Lakhanpur will ensure medical screening of all drivers and cleaners and provide them point to point pass for hassle-free movement within the Union Territory, he said.