Mohali, Sept. 22 -- Planning a late-night food run or shopping trip to 3B2 market? Better check your clock before heading out. Police have verbally directed shopkeepers in the bustling market to close their establishments by 11pm, bringing an earlier end to a place that has remained active late into the night.

The move comes after repeated complaints from market members about drinking sessions, fights, reckless driving and groups of youths occupying the parking area late at night. Shopkeepers said such incidents have affected business and made some customers hesitant to visit the market after dark.

Police presence in the market has also been increased during occasions that draw larger crowds. During Diwali last year, police set up speci...