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Overloading on Mandi-Fatehpur route goes unabated, admn in slumber 6/5/2016 10:34:58 PM Rajesh Tandon Early Times Report Poonch, June 5: Although traffic authorities claim of streamlining the traffic and checking overloading but these claims proved hollow as overloaded vehicles plying on routine affair on various routes in Poonch especially on Mandi-Fatehpur route are a regular business Locals lamented that with every passing day, the traffic scene in Poonch district is getting chaotic as the over loaded Taxis and TATA Magic plying on Mandi to Fatehpur route goes unabated. Local Mushtaq Ahmad Najjar said, "Social activist Javid Iqbal Reshi after much struggle succeed to get the bus service reinstated on the road after some days but the service once again got snapped resons better known to the authorities. "The overloaded Tata Sumos, auto-rikshas and buses plying on roads continue to bother the passengers, as there is no other alternative left to people of area but to be dependent on private transport which for its vested interests often prefers to overloading," he added. Another local lamented that one can see overloaded vehicles on Mandi-Fatehpur, Mandi - Loran, Parade Ground to Banwat, Mandi-Sawjian and other routes but official concerned are least bothered. "The people are seen hanging from behind, and precariously placed on roof top. These passengers can also be seen as cramped inside the vehicles. In this situation children and women suffer the most, a woman said but without disclosing her name. While speaking to a local TV channel locals from Mandi-Fatehpur said, God Forbids, if any eventuality takes place who will be responsible?' According to the locals the taxis and TATA Magics having a total capacity of 7 passengers only are loaded over 30 passengers which not only makes vehicle unstable but also may prove fatal for people travelling in. Locals alleged ARTO Poonch and tehsil administration Mandi have failed to put a curb upon overloading on said route. They alleged SHO Mandi and ARTO may have some vested interest that's why they didn't allow mini bus/bus to ply on this route. They appealed to state transport commissioner and transport Minister to take this matter personally and provide basic facilities to the people.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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