, April 23 -- GANDERBAL: Permission granted by the District Mineral Officer (DMO) for extraction and transportation of material from K2 Aquaculture Pvt Ltd on Akhal Road has sparked resentment among locals, who allege that the movement of heavy vehicles is causing severe traffic congestion and inconvenience to commuters.

Eyewitnesses said several students were seen struggling to reach their institutions on time, while patients requiring urgent medical attention also faced delays due to the gridlock.

Locals have questioned the rationale behind granting such permission on a congested route and urged the administration to either divert the transportation through Preng Road or suspend extraction and transportation activities during peak tra...