Atal Tunnel Records Highest Single-Day Traffic In 2 Months

Nearly 5,450 vehicles had crossed the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang from both sides for the first time since it was opened for vehicular traffic. The tunnel inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in October 2020 turned into a tourist attraction now. The officials confirmed that 2,800 vehicles travelled towards Lahaul from Manali and 2,650 vehicles took the opposite way. SP Kullu Gaurav Singh said that over 30 drivers were fined for overtaking.