Thousands Gather at Bhal Padri Tourism Festival, But Hundreds Stranded Due to Traffic Mismanagement and Official Apathy
Padri/Bhal Padri (Doda), July 20: The maiden Bhal Padri Tourism Festival witnessed an extraordinary turnout, with thousands of visitors celebrating the cultural richness and natural charm of the Chenab valley in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the event was also marked by serious lapses in traffic planning, leading to frustration, chaos, and disappointment for hundreds of…