The Pioneer 29.10.2010
Traders protest against anti-encroachmentPNS | DEHRADUN
The second day of anti-encroachment drive at Paltan Bazaar saw traders’ shutdown against the alleged coerciveness of police and MCD officials.
While the police and MCD officials were trying their best to decongest roads by removing goods placed at both sides of the roads, the traders opposed the police action saying that it will have adverse impact on their business especially during festive season.
The traders enforced the shutdown against the anti-encroachment drive and shouted slogans against the police.
Till the time this new being filed, the traders were having meeting with police and MCD officials at the city kotwali police station. While the traders were asking to suspend the anti-encroachment drive for the time being, the police was maintaining that the traders will not be allowed to encroach on the roads.
With about 10 days left for Deepawali festival, shoppers in large number each day thronged to the Bazaar and the shopkeeper also have extended their shops and covered almost 5 feet of the road from both sides in order to cash on the festive season. It is remained to be seen whether the authority will be able to decongest the roads in Paltan Bazaar area this time or traders will continue encroaching on the roads.
