Bandipora, October 13: Bandipora town is facing severe traffic disruption as a growing number of unregistered auto-rickshaws clog key roads and intersections, prompting residents to demand urgent intervention from authorities.

Many of these vehicles operate without registration or number plates, posing not only a traffic hazard but also a serious risk to public safety. Locals fear that in the event of accidents — which have occurred in the past — offenders cannot be identified even through CCTV footage.

Owing to what residents describe as a “free hand” by traffic police and ARTO Office, many drivers engage in reckless driving, further aggravating congestion.

From the District Hospital Bandipora to Main Chowk, Kaloosa, and the Gulshan Chowk area, autos have practically taken over the r

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