Srinagar, Aug. 3 -- After the People's Democratic Party's Iltija Mufti, a ruling National Conference (NC) leader has also raised the issue of alleged closure of Srinagar-Jammu national highway (NH-44) during fruit harvest time in Kashmir.

NC MLA Riyaz Ahmad Khan suspected a conspiracy in the frequent closure of the highway during the apple harvest time.

"It is a conspiracy. See the weather is pleasant, and the rains are not that heavy. Another proof is that the yatra is also going on and (their convoys) also have similar large vehicles. If the road conditions are not considered bad for them, why are they deemed unsuitable for fruit-laden trucks?," Khan said.

"This is not the first time this has happened. We have been experiencing this ...