Z-Morh Tunnel

October 22, 2024

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Recently, Seven people were killed in Jammu and Kashmir when suspected militants targeted the workers of infrastructure company APCO Infratech, which is constructing the Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway.

Location of Z-Morh Tunnel

The Z-Morh tunnel is a 6.4 km tunnel located near Gagangir village, connecting Sonamarg health resort with Kangan town in Ganderbal district, central Kashmir.
It is situated on the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Leh highway at an altitude of over 8,500 feet.
It is named after the Z-shaped road stretch at its construction site.

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Significance of Z-Morh Tunnel

Z-Morh Tunnel

Provides all-weather connectivity to Sonamarg, a tourist destination that previously remained inaccessible during winters due to heavy snowfall.
Part of the larger Zojila tunnel project, crucial for all-weather access between Srinagar and Ladakh, supporting both tourism and military logistics.
Strategic for the Indian Army, ensuring faster road access to border regions like Dras, Kargil, and Leh.
Reduces reliance on air transport for maintaining forward Army positions, improving supply efficiency and reducing costs.
Vital for enhancing military mobility against both Pakistan (Siachen Glacier and Turtuk in PoK) and China (Eastern Ladakh), especially after recent border tensions.

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