Rising crimes, lack of green space and clogged streets concern Uttam Nagar

UTTAM Nagar, a home to unauthuorised colonies of mainly thousands of migrants, has been plagued by rising crime rate, chaotic and congested streets, open drains and piles of garbage on the roads.

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Despite civic agencies claiming to take action, rampant encroachment has led to the overcrowded nature of the locality, with traffic jams a common feature, especially during the rush hour. Adding to the woes are the street vendors setting up shop on footpaths, forcing pedestrians to walk on the roads.

The locality has also frequently been in the news for its crime. "Petty crimes like theft are barely talked about here as they are quite common. It is the more serious crimes like murder and rape that worry us," said Shikha Gupta, a resident of Om Vihar.