PROVINCE REPORT
HYDERABAD : Pedestrians in Hyderabad, Latifabad and Qasimabad are facing serious difficulties and safety risks due to illegal occupation of footpaths, improper parking and the absence of clearly marked zebra crossings.
Citizens have urged the district administration and Mayor of Hyderabad to take immediate action, clear footpaths of encroachments, restore zebra crossings and ensure safer roads for pedestrians, particularly children, women and senior citizens.
They said footpaths are meant for public use but have been occupied by shopkeepers, vendors and illegally parked vehicles, forcing people to walk on busy roads. Meanwhile, faded zebra crossings and vehicles parked at crossing points have further increased the risk of accidents.
Citizens demanded strict and impartial enforcement against all encroachments, regardless of whether they involve small vendors or large commercial establishments.
They stressed that safe footpaths and pedestrian crossings are a basic public right, urging authorities to act without further delay to prevent accidents and make Hyderabad safer for everyone.
