Broken lights, missing guards: Safety a concern in NCR parks
Residents in Noida and Ghaziabad are raising concerns over park safety due to broken lighting and lack of security personnel. A ground-level check confirmed that many public parks remain poorly lit and under-monitored after dark.
Why it matters
Public safety in urban green spaces is a growing concern following high-profile crimes, highlighting infrastructure maintenance failures.
NOIDA/GHAZIABAD: "I usually come with my husband or daughter. I prefer walking in areas that are lit up. Coming alone is not safe."Sandhya, a resident of Exotica Fresco, was walking along the front track of Biodiversity Park in Sector 137, Noida, on Friday evening.Several lights along the track were not functioning, leaving parts of the stretch dimly lit. For Sandhya, the darker sections were enough to make her avoid visiting alone.Her concern comes amid renewed questions over the safety of public spaces after dark following the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in Aastha Kunj Park in Delhi.A ground-level check by TOI of parks in Noida and Ghaziabad on Friday night found gaps in lighting, security and enforcement of closing hours.
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