Kargahar market in Rohtas district is once again grappling with severe traffic congestion and encroachment issues. Despite efforts from the district administration and initiatives by two IAS officers, the market has not been permanently cleared of encroachments. As a result, the market has experienced heavy traffic jams for the past three days, causing significant inconvenience to the public. On Friday evening, from approximately 6 PM to 10 PM, hundreds of vehicles were stuck in a jam on the road from Sirisiryan Bridge to Pandey Bridge. Long-distance travelers and patients in ambulances faced the most difficulties.

The issue was brought to light during former District Magistrate Udita Singh's visit to Kargahar on January 7, when local representatives and residents demanded the market be freed from encroachment. Subsequently, Sadar SDM Dr. Neha Kumari was tasked with the action. Initially, encroachments were removed, and a separate location for a bus stand was identified. However, within a few days, buses started parking on the road again, and street vendors re-established their shops along the roadside.

Local residents attribute the escalating problem to the lack of permanent bus and auto stands, as well as the absence of a designated vending zone for street vendors. The lack of proper bike parking also leads people to park on the road, exacerbating the congestion. Circle Officer Pankaj Kumar Singh stated that the administration is preparing to launch a special drive soon to clear the market of encroachments.

Social worker Satyam Pandey criticized the administration's actions, alleging that only superficial measures are being taken. Deepak Ranjan Verma emphasized the need for a permanent bus stand, while Harigobind Pandey demanded the complete removal of illegal encroachments up to Sarisiya Mor. Social worker Baccha Singh Yadav suggested creating a vending zone for street vendors before removing encroachments to ensure a lasting solution for Kargahar.