New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI) Two days after a blast near the Red Fort claimed 12 lives and injured several others, a traders’ body on Wednesday flagged “compromised safety and security” at Connaught Place, and urged authorities to take immediate preventive measures to avoid any untoward incident in the busy commercial hub.

In a statement, the New Delhi Traders Association (NDTA) said that despite repeated requests, issues such as illegal hawking, congestion and parking violations continue to persist in the Connaught Place area, which attracts thousands of visitors daily.

Connaught Place, popular as CP, spans 13 blocks and is a hub of more than 2,000 showrooms, offices, restaurants, and cafes, and witnesses a footfall of more than 50,000 people daily, the association said.

It also houses the

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