Srinagar, July 31 -- Roadside encroachments across Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in Srinagar, have turned into a daily struggle for commuters and pedestrians alike. Public spaces, meant for safe movement and emergency access, are increasingly being overtaken by illegal extensions of shops, makeshift stalls, and permanent structures that block pavements and spill onto roads. The impact is felt most severely in the city centre and older parts of Srinagar, where narrow lanes are already strained under the weight of growing population and vehicular movement. Pedestrians are often forced off footpaths, compelled to share the road with traffic, exposing them to constant risk. Some of the worst-affected areas include commercial stretches and b...