- Highlighting Traffic Police lapses, causes public distress
Bhopal: As the capital of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal sees thousands of commuters daily—but one key route has become a persistent source of frustration and chaos. The road connecting Bharat Talkies to Platform No. 6 of Bhopal Junction is battling severe traffic congestion every day, exposing the failure of traffic management and causing immense inconvenience to citizens.
During peak hours in the morning and evening, this stretch turns into a traffic nightmare, with long queues of vehicles inching forward. Commuters, including school children, office-goers, and those with essential appointments, often find themselves stuck for hours, leading to stress, anxiety, and significant loss of time.
More alarming is the fact that emergency services, particularly ambulances, are frequently caught in the gridlock. In many instances, patients in critical condition are unable to reach hospitals in time—putting their lives at serious risk.
The root causes include poor traffic regulation, lack of police presence during busy hours, and illegal encroachments narrowing the road. Despite the gravity of the issue, no significant measures have been taken to address it.
There is an urgent need for the traffic police to deploy adequate personnel during rush hours, strictly enforce traffic rules, and immediately clear encroachments to restore smooth flow. Without swift intervention, this growing crisis could have even more dangerous consequences for public safety and urban mobility.
