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MP Alok Sharma meets police commissioner over Moti Masjid barricading
Bhopal MP Alok Sharma met police commissioner Sanjay Kumar on Saturday with a delegation of traders opposed to barricades near Moti Masjid in Old Bhopal. The traders say the traffic arrangement diverts…
The Story in Brief
Bhopal MP Alok Sharma met police commissioner Sanjay Kumar on Saturday with a delegation of traders opposed to barricades near Moti Masjid in Old Bhopal. The traders say the traffic arrangement diverts vehicles away from the market, hurting business. They protested and shut down the market on Friday. Sharma sought a solution that balances traffic needs and livelihoods.
Police commissioner Kumar said the issue will be discussed with traffic officials and experts from MANIT. A technical survey is scheduled for Sunday to explore alternatives. Additional DCP traffic Basant Kumar Kaul explained that the barricades were installed after four-wheelers repeatedly entered the intersection from the wrong direction, causing jams and trapping ambulances. Sharma also said he would meet Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to push for early implementation of Bhopal's Master Plan.
The Indian Opinion
Traders say the barricades are killing business, while police say they stop wrong-way driving and traffic jams. Both sides have a point, but each exaggerates the other's motives. The real question is whether a technical survey can reconcile safety with commerce. Watch if the MANIT team suggests a smarter alternative, or if the issue gets kicked to politicians.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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