Surveillance at nakas, rising traffic hassles: Multiple barricades bring Chandigarh traffic to a near crawl

What Happened

Chandigarh police expanded surveillance with solar-powered cameras at 40 morning and 40 evening checkpoints following recent crimes including a murder and grenade attack. Nearly 5,000 vehicles are checked regularly. Residents report severe traffic congestion from barricades in internal sectors. Welfare associations criticize the approach, citing long delays and commute disruptions. Police maintain measures are reducing criminal activity and weapon trafficking.

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