Delhi's Mori Gate road turns into illegal bus terminal outside police office

A major public road in Delhi's Mori Gate area, located right outside the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Metro), has allegedly become an unauthorized bus terminal, sparking outrage among residents and daily commuters. Gokhle Marg, meant for regular traffic, is now reportedly lined with scores of private buses, travel offices, and passenger loading activities that have turned the stretch into what locals describe as a chaotic bus depot rather than a public thoroughfare.

Residents claim that on most days, over 150 buses are parked along and around Gokhle Marg, causing severe traffic congestion and disrupting the daily lives of ordinary citizens. The buses allegedly pick up passengers directly from the roadside and operate multiple routes without proper oversight. Local sources have raised concerns about potential violations including illegal parking, overloading, safety hazards, and even alleged collection of money from bus operators by certain individuals who supposedly channel it through a protection network. While these claims remain unverified and await official investigation, the persistence of the problem has fueled public anger.

What has shocked citizens most is the apparent inaction by authorities despite repeated complaints. Traffic police, Delhi Police, the municipal corporation, and other relevant departments have reportedly failed to take effective steps to resolve the situation permanently. The irony is not lost on locals, the very road that hosts major law enforcement offices has allegedly been allowed to slip into the control of bus operators and travel businesses.

Residents are now demanding a thorough inspection of permits, parking arrangements, traffic rule compliance, and potential irregularities. They insist that strict action be taken against anyone found violating regulations, regardless of their connections. The public frustration is captured in the local refrain: "When the magistrate himself turns rogue, who is there to fear?" Citizens are asking whether Gokhle Marg will remain a public road or be allowed to morph into an illegal bus hub, and whether the responsible departments will finally act or let the alleged chaos continue unchecked.