Hundreds of Kashmir-bound stranded vehicles were given green signal on Tuesday afternoon after the roads were cleared for vehicular traffic.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was questioned for over 10 hours by the Enforcement Directorate in a money-laundering probe linked to the National Herald newspaper and was called to depose again on Tuesday, as his party protested across the country, alleging that the Centre was targeting the Opposition by misusing agencies.
The formal notification of handing over the case to the NIA is expected to be issued by the ministry soon, an official privy to the development said.
Modi said he was shocked that such voices are being raised for political gains in the land of Shivaji Maharaj.