Srinagar, Aug. 3 -- They said the latest incident captured on CCTV, shows a man in a passenger auto stealing a few covers in the early hours of July 31 along the busy residency road stretch, from SBI Bank to Abi Guzar Srinagar.

Officials from Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) said that these thefts have been taking place since December 2024, when 24 covers were stolen from Linz Restaurant to Polo View.

He said more recently over five manhole covers have also gone missing between Press Enclave and Clock Tower. "This is not just theft and it directly endangers pedestrians and motorists. These covers are essential for safety, especially in high-footfall areas like Lal Chowk," said a senior official from Smart City Srinagar SSCL, as per ne...