Ludhiana, April 24 -- In a move to streamline the city's traffic flow and curb congestion, police have launched a campaign targeting illegal encroachments by shopkeepers across busy markets. The drive includes issuance of warnings and registration of FIRs against non-compliant vendors.

Addressing a press conference at Police Lines, deputy commissioner of police (DCP) (law and order, traffic), Parminder Singh Bhandal said shopkeepers encroaching upon public roads will first be issued three separate notices over a span of two weeks. If they fail to comply, an FIR will be registered against them.

"The goal is not to harm anyone's livelihood, but to ensure the smooth flow of traffic in the city," said Bhandal. He added that the police are r...