Overview

• Hundreds of vehicles remain stranded on the Delhi–Kolkata route between Rohtas and Aurangabad, with some moving only about five kilometres in 24 hours.
• Latest accounts put the jam at roughly 65 kilometres over four days, though earlier reports described a 15–20 kilometre backlog near Sasaram over three days.
• Truckers and passengers report shortages of food and water as they wait on the highway with little sign of progress.
• Perishable cargo faces potential spoilage and emergency services are struggling to navigate the clogged stretch.
• Media reports and commuters say authorities and NHAI have not provided effective relief or traffic management on the affected section.