People in Chattabal Srinagar demand shifting of fish market

Srinagar : The residents of Chattabal area here have appealed to the authorities to shift the fish market near Police Post Bagiya, which they say have led to persistent traffic congestion and inconvenience to the pedestrians.
Locals of Chattabal, Srinagaralleged that the shoppers who stop their vehicles near the market occupy a significant portion of the road, thereby leading to the traffic chaos in the locality.
“The fish vendors usually occupy the roadsides, leaving little space for the vehicles and pedestrians, but the shoppers who visit the market in their vehicles further worsen the situation. It has become a daily struggle to pass through this area,” said a group of local residents.
The aggrieved residents said that narrow road is already prone to accidents. With the vendors and their makeshift stalls blocking the way, it’s become extremely dangerous for schoolchildren and elderly people. “The situation gets further worsening as the fish vendors pour water on the roads, which lead to the slippery condition and thus become prone to the accidents further,” they said.
The residents also urged the administration to relocate the fish market to a designated area so that the traffic movement is eased and the locals could heave a sigh of relief