Srinagar, Feb 9, Feb. 10 -- Several localities in uptown and downtown Srinagar including Lal Bazar, Habak and Hazratbal continue to reel under darkness due to non-functional streetlights, causing grave inconvenience to the local residents. Residents say stepping out after dark even for emergencies or to offer Maghrib and Isha prayers - has become a challenge."Walking on these roads at night feels unsafe. We have to carry torches and use mobile phone flashlights to move around," said Riyaz Ahmad, a resident of Lal Bazar.Echoing similar concerns, Mohammad Sadiq from Hazratbal said the problem is compounded by the poor condition of roads."With no lights, it's impossible to spot potholes. I hurt my ankle more than once because of this," he sa...
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