560 trucks arrive in Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 24 (UNI) As many as 569 load carriers with essentials and fuel arrived in the Kashmir Valley during the last 24 hours, an official spokesman said this evening.

He said these include 108 trucks loaded with rice, 32 with flour, 29 with sheep, 25 with sugar, 26 with chicken and 30 with fresh fruit.

Besides, 28 tankers with diesel, 11 with kerosene oil, 20 with petrol and 7 with LPG also reached here today during the period.

Another 239 trucks loaded with other commodities and 14 empty trucks after off loading the goods outside the Valley also arrived during the same period.

Moreover, 317 trucks and tankers left Valley for different destinations in the country during the past 24 hours. These include 101 trucks loaded with fresh fruit, 11 with vegetables, 36 with other commodities and 169 empty tankers and trucks left Valley after unloading the goods.

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