Illegal passages and black spots on national highways and internal roads passing through the city have become a threat for pedestrians. People are resorting to the practice to save their time but oblivious to the fact that they are putting their lives at risk.

Accidents occur frequently at such places but the worrying thing is that the authorities concerned only talks about improvements in meetings and give instructions to officials but shows no seriousness in eliminating the illegal passages and black spots.

Chances of accidents increase at the illegal passages, especially during foggy days. Vehicles approaching towards such points during foggy nights may not be able to see people or vehicles crossing.

On the Jalandhar-Panipat National Highway (NH 44) passing through the city, people a

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