Barasat Flyover Hawker Problem: Fencing Work Stalled Amid Protests, Municipality Seeks Solution

• Barasat Municipality faced obstruction while installing fencing under the Barasat flyover to solve the long-standing hawker problem.
• Hawkers under the flyover near Barasat Colony More protested the fencing work, claiming it would worsen traffic and impact their businesses.
• The hawker presence causes daily inconvenience, traffic jams, and accident risks due to occupied pedestrian paths and narrow roads.
• Previous attempts by the municipal board to designate specific business areas for hawkers also failed.
• Municipal Chief Sunil Mukherjee will re-examine the issue through discussion and personal inspection to find a permanent solution.

Why It Matters: Fencing work to resolve the Barasat flyover hawker issue stalled due to protests, prompting municipal re-evaluation.