SRINAGAR: A day before the beginning of the two-day visit of an European Union delegation, a series of security pickets were removed from various parts of Srinagar city on Tuesday.
A senior security official, however, said that the pickets were removed to ease the flow of traffic in Srinagar areas, including Moulana Azad Road and Rajabagh. “We decided to remove some makeshift pickets that were erected for frisking and other security-related issues,” the official said.
At least five bunkers were removed from Srinagar areas, including two from Lal Chowk.
Of late, Srinagar city had been witnessing gridlocks, forcing traffic cops to work hard to ensure smooth flow of traffic in the city. Commuters had been complaining of frequent traffic jams within the city, especially in Lal Chowk area, the official said.