Hundreds of vehicles got stranded on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway and bypass at Pantha Chowk, where people blocked the main road in protest against the forces, for beating a driver.
Traffic police confirmed that traffic on the highway and Pantha Chowk has been disrupted due to protests.
Troubled started when forces beat up a driver, who took some time to stop his vehicle when asked to stop at Pantha Chowk for searches.
People, including drivers from the nearby bus stand and passengers, blocked the main highway road and bypass.