JAMMU, Aug. 19 -- A brief closure of the Zoji La route over safety concerns triggered an unexpected drama on Wednesday when a woman tourist, identifying herself as "Gen Z", confronted security personnel at Meenamarg near Dras.
A video of the incident went viral on social media, drawing widespread criticism over the tourist's behaviour and prompting a sharp reaction from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
The Zoji La route was temporarily closed after rain made the Sonamarg-Dras road slippery, raising concerns over landslides and falling rocks in the strategically sensitive, high-altitude area. The precautionary measure, however, did not appear to go down well with the tourist, who was seen arguing with security personnel at a...