Annoyed with the unexpected police action against shopkeepers of Dhanmandi area, a group of nearly 100 businessmen gathered outside Dhanmandi police station and protested against police action going on from last three days, to stop shopkeepers from invading the street by spreading their goods outside shops, installing temporary sheds on the street and parking vehicles inappropriately.

Lastly, the protest was ended with the mutual understanding between police administration and businessmen. Police allowed shopkeepers to extend only 2 feet long platform and 2.5 feet shed outside their shops.

According to annoyed businessmen, police action from last three days has disturbed their work and daily trade activities.

Udaipur police started their drive against encroachment in the ongoing Road Safety Week.

Sudhir Joshi, Additional S.P. (tribal) said, “The operation against encroachment was started for the benefit of residents, shopkeepers and people passing by these narrow streets. It won’t disturb peace of the residents, but will help in systematic traffic and also stop any possible crime, like pick pocketing and chain snatching.”