Srinagar, April 17, April 18 -- A recently constructed pedestrian footbridge in Mehjoor Nagar area of Srinagar has come under scrutiny after reports of theft, vandalism, and safety concerns, including missing metal components and tampering with electrical infrastructure. The footbridge, built at a reported cost of Rs.4.95 crore by the Lakes and Rivers Waterways Development (LRWD) under the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), has seen the disappearance of several decorative metal spheres installed atop its railings. Visual evidence from the site shows multiple railing posts left exposed, with their spherical finials missing.Locals said that at least 32 such metal spheres were stolen during the night, pointing to a pattern of organized th...