Mussoorie, June 24 -- The Municipal Council has demonstrated sensitivity by providing financial relief to small traders affected by a natural disaster. Simultaneously, it has initiated strict legal action against individuals who behaved rudely towards municipal staff during an anti-encroachment drive on Mall Road. The municipal administration has signalled clearly that there will be no leniency shown to those who compromise law and order or the city's aesthetic appeal.
A severe storm and hailstorm that recently struck the Mussoorie area had a significant impact on the livelihoods of many small traders. Street vendors operating near Mussoorie Lake and Hotel Darpan, in particular, suffered heavy losses. Many traders saw their merchandise rui...