Srinagar, Aug 12 (KNO): The Duck Park along the Foreshore Road in Srinagar has remained closed, drawing concern from locals and visitors who questioned the authorities over the timing of the closure during the peak tourism season.
Locals, speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the park, which attracts visitors along the Foreshore and Dal Lake, has remained locked for more than two weeks now, leaving tourists and residents unable to access the facility.
“During the peak tourism season, how can a tourist attraction remain locked? Authorities should ensure that such public places remain accessible to visitors,” Umer Ahmad, a local from Nishat, said.
Locals urged the authorities to reopen the park at the earliest.
Executive Engineer, Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA), told KNO that the tender for the park had expired, leading to the closure of its gate.
“We have already floated the tender for the same park. Once we receive the concerned person, we will open it,” the officer said—(KNO)