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Hallomajra Park: Drug & Alcohol Abuse Fuels Resident Fears
4 Feb
Summary
- Residents report ongoing drug and alcohol abuse in a neighborhood park.
- Repeated complaints to police have yielded no effective action.
- Park safety is compromised for women, children, and the elderly.
Residents in Chandigarh's Hallomajra neighborhood have expressed significant distress over persistent drug and alcohol abuse occurring within a local park. Groups have reportedly been congregating in the park after 10 pm, and more recently, during afternoon and evening hours, consuming intoxicants and causing disturbances.
The situation has escalated to the point where the park is no longer considered a safe space for women, children, the elderly, or those who regularly use it for exercise and recreation. Complainants have detailed submitting multiple formal and informal complaints to the local police station, police post, DSP office, and senior officers.
Despite these persistent appeals for intervention, residents feel their concerns have not been adequately addressed. They are now demanding immediate action, including regular police patrols, enhanced surveillance, particularly during night hours, and strict enforcement against individuals involved in drug use and related nuisance activities to reclaim the park's safety.
