Ludhiana, May 25 -- The Ludhiana police commissionerate has launched a city-wide crackdown against unauthorised extensions by commercial establishments and vendors in high-traffic zones and issued notices to 15 commercial establishments. Police commissioner Swapan Sharma said the operation's primary aim was to restore the unobstructed movement of vehicles and emergency services in areas frequently plagued by traffic jams and blockages.

During the campaign, the police identified various shops, food outlets, academies, bookshops and auto showrooms that had illegally encroached upon public roads and pavements. Notices were issued on the spot, warning violators of strict legal action if they failed to remove the encroachments. The drive was ...