Bandipora, Oct. 15 -- Suhail Rather

Bandipora town is facing severe traffic disruption as a growing number of unregistered auto-rickshaws clog key roads and intersections, prompting residents to demand urgent intervention from authorities.

Many of these vehicles operate without registration or number plates, posing not only a traffic hazard but also a serious risk to public safety. Locals fear that in the event of accidents - which have occurred in the past - offenders cannot be identified even through CCTV footage.

Owing to what residents describe as a "free hand" by traffic police and the ARTO Office, many drivers engage in reckless driving, further aggravating congestion.

From the District Hospital Bandipora to Main Chowk, Kaloosa,...