Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Abandoned Vehicles Continue to Clog Bhopal Roads
Bhopal's roads are still messy because of old, broken-down cars and bikes.
The city tried to get rid of them, but it's not working well.
Some people are getting their vehicles back after paying a fine, and then parking them in the same spots.
This makes the roads crowded, especially in the older parts of town.
The authorities are working on it, but it's hard to find the owners and keep towing the vehicles away.
They've taken away over 265 vehicles so far, but the problem continues.
Bhopal roads, especially in older areas, remain congested with abandoned vehicles.
A joint initiative by traffic police and Nagar Nigam aimed to remove non-functional vehicles.
Over 265 vehicles have been seized since the drive began last month.
Some owners reclaim vehicles with valid registration by paying fines and repark them.
Officials cite challenges in owner identification and consistent towing services.
- Who
- Traffic Police, Nagar Nigam, and residents of Bhopal.
- What
- A joint drive to remove abandoned vehicles from Bhopal's roads is facing challenges.
- When
- The initiative began last month.
- Where
- Bhopal, particularly in the old city areas.
- Why
- To reduce road congestion and improve safety.
Resident Concerns
Official Response
Follow-up and Enforcement
Resident Concerns
The operation lacks follow-up; the drive should be repeated in hotspot areas.
Official Response
Officials are working to address the issue but face hurdles.
- Initiative
- Joint drive by Traffic Police and Nagar Nigam
- Goal
- Remove non-functional vehicles
- Affected Areas
- Peer Gate, Talaiya, Royal Market, Budhwara, Shahjahanabad
- Vehicles Seized
- Over 265
- Challenges
- Owner identification, regular towing