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Mumbai: Selfie craze leaves Bandra congested
Updated On: 27 December, 2024 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
479 e-challans issued as illegal parking clogs roads on Christmas Eve
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A traffic jam near Bandra Reclamation on Thursday. Pic/Anurag Ahire
Motorists who thronged Bandra Reclamation and Carter Road, drawn by beautifully lit-up scenes on Christmas Eve, were issued e-challans by the traffic department for illegal parking, which caused severe traffic jams. Traffic cops told mid-day that many of these motorists were taking selfies while standing on the highway at Reclamation and had parked their vehicles in double and triple rows, exacerbating the gridlock.
Bandra West, which includes hotspots like Reclamation, Bandstand, and Carter Road, is one of Mumbai’s most famous areas, home to many celebrities. On Christmas Eve, more than 25,000–30,000 people visited Reclamation and Carter Road for the lighting shows. According to traffic cops, the lack of parking facilities in the nearby areas forced motorists to park on the highway, leading to chaos.
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