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Mumbai Coastal Road: Safety Fears Emerge Amidst Commercial Use
27 Nov
Summary
- Concerns over safety and commercial exploitation on Mumbai's coastal promenade.
- Fitness groups operating commercially without permission on the promenade.
- Residents demand increased security and removal of unauthorized activities.
Mumbai's celebrated coastal road promenade is now a focal point for safety worries and commercial exploitation. Residents have voiced concerns about fitness groups conducting paid sessions without official permission, despite visible signage. This unauthorized commercial use has gone unaddressed by authorities, contrasting with swift action taken against a recent juice stall.
The promenade, a significant new public attraction, reportedly lacks adequate security measures. Regular users highlight the absence of personnel, especially troubling for vulnerable groups like young women and seniors. Unmanned underpasses and enclosed pathways are also identified as potential security risks.
Local communities are petitioning the municipal corporation and police to enhance security, monitor vulnerable areas, and eliminate all unauthorized commercial ventures. They stress the importance of proper management to maintain the safety and integrity of this vital city infrastructure, which includes walking and cycling tracks and green spaces.
