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Pedestrians forced to risk lives on busy roads as footpaths blocked in Burrabazar | Watch Taaza TV's Report

  • Hawkers removed last year have returned, reclaiming footpaths in Burrabazar
  • Pedestrians forced onto roads amid dense bus and auto traffic
  • Residents report frequent accidents and daily safety risks

10 Jan 2026

Pedestrians forced to risk lives on busy roads as footpaths blocked in Burrabazar | Watch Taaza TV's Report

Encroachment on footpaths has once again returned to Kolkata’s Burrabazar market, forcing pedestrians to walk amid heavy traffic and raising serious safety concerns. Despite hawkers being removed during drives earlier last year, the situation has reverted to its earlier state in one of the city’s most crowded commercial zones. Locals report frequent near-misses and accidents as people navigate between buses and autos, underscoring how unchecked encroachment continues to cause daily hardship and reviving questions over when lasting relief will be ensured.

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