Jammu, April 16 -- Only a handful of people in Jammu are likely aware that there is a pedestrian subway crossing in the city, which was constructed with much publicity but has remained defunct for the last many years. This underpass is located at the Kala Kendra near Bikram Chowk and people passing by can only see locked gates.
The subway has consistently faced serious issues related to safety, hygiene, and lighting. It has been closed multiple times in the past due to these concerns, and despite reopening, the problems persist, causing inconvenience and concern among the public. There are two more similar underpasses but their fate is also unclear as they are located near Digiana Ashram and Gangyal, the places which are presently witnessi...