Panchkula, Aug. 25 -- Taking strict action against roadside encroachments along National Highway-5, the Panchkula police and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials have cleared encroachments and illegal parking at old Surajpur toll plaza and the Amaravati area.

Authorities also warned shopkeepers and cart vendors to not occupy roadside spaces or create unauthorised parking facilities in the future.

City traffic SHO Sunil Kumar said the illegal parking and encroachments had become a persistent issue for commuters along the NH-5 stretch passing through Panchkula, particularly in the Surajpur and Chandimandir areas. "Vendors, fruit and juice carts, small mechanics, and other shopkeepers frequently occupied roadside space...