India, Nov. 12 -- While the markets neighbouring the Red Fort blast site saw a tepid footfall a day later, other major markets across the national Capital also witnessed shopkeepers and locals expressing concerns about the lack of security in case of emergencies.

"Anyone can hide anything and no one will check," said Amit Gupta, joint secretary of New Delhi Traders Association (NDTA), "There is space for around 70 authorised vendors and hawkers in the Connaught Place area but there are over 500 currently who set up stalls, causing congestions. We have appealed to the police as well as New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to take note of the same but it has fallen on deaf ears. Who will ensure that nothing will happen if there are no securi...