Shimla, June 3 -- Long traffic snarls were reported in the city following a protest by the advocates against recent restrictions barring them from using sealed and restricted roads without a permit.

The protest coincided with the ongoing peak tourist season thus further aggravating congestion. Queues of vehicles were seen in the congestion that lasted for around 2-3 hours.

The advocates protested against the state government's decision to prohibit the entry of vehicles on sealed roads within the town without a proper permit, and the hike in the permit fee. The situation aggravated after an argument broke between sub-divisional magistrate Oshin Sharma had advocates.

It is pertinent to note that the movement of vehicles without a valid p...