*Chandigarh, October 6*:Kamaljit Singh Panchhi, President of the Chandigarh Traders Association (Regd.), Sector 17, has raised serious concerns over the safety of shoppers and shopkeepers in view of the heavy footfall expected during the Diwali season. He has requested the Hon’ble Governor Punjab & Administrator, Chandigarh, to direct the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, and the Director, Health Services, for the permanent deployment of a Mini Fire Tender and Mini Ambulance at the Plaza near Police Chowki, Sector 17, during Diwali days.
Panchhi emphasized that such an arrangement is vital to ensure a quick response in case of fire or medical emergencies, as congested parking areas often delay the movement of regular fire tenders. A strategically stationed mini fire tender and ambulance, he said, would safeguard both lives and livelihoods.
He also appealed to the citizens of Chandigarh to cooperate by following the parking and traffic guidelines issued by the Chandigarh Traffic Police and to park their vehicles only in designated areas near markets, ensuring that fire tenders can easily reach the affected area in case of an emergency.