Regular traffic jams and chaotic traffic at the Chakar main bazaar has become a serious problem for the residents and the business community.
In particular, heavy traffic pressure and illegal parking at various points in Chakar Main Bazaar have severely affected the free movement of the public.
Representatives of the public and civil society say that despite repeated complaints, the civil and police administration have failed to take effective action, causing the situation to worsen day by day.
According to the traders’ community, traffic congestion and parking issues have significantly reduced customer turnout, negatively impacting business activities.
Citizens have demanded that before the holy month of Ramadan, additional traffic police personnel be deployed in Chakar Main Bazaar, a one-way traffic plan be immediately and effectively implemented to ease congestion, and indiscriminate action be taken against illegal parking.
Public circles have warned that if timely measures are not taken, the situation may deteriorate further during Ramadan. Residents and traders have appealed to the district administration and relevant departments to take these serious public issues into consideration and implement immediate practical measures to restore business activities and smooth public movement.
It is worth mentioning that Chakar Sub-Division is an important commercial hub of Jhelum Valley district and is considered one of the busiest markets in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
