A massive traffic jam occurred on Tuesday at Safiasarai Chowk on the Munger-Jamalpur main road, extending for about one kilometer from Safiasarai Chowk to NH-80. This gridlock completely disrupted traffic flow and exposed the shortcomings in the traffic management preparations by the police and administration during the Durga Puja festivities. Vehicles remained stuck for three hours, including an ambulance, causing significant inconvenience to patients and other commuters.

It took a combined effort from the police and local residents to clear the jam after approximately three hours. While Safiasarai Chowk frequently experiences traffic congestion on normal days, the three-hour road closure during a festival highlights systemic failures in police planning. The jam was so severe that even vehicles of police and administrative officials were caught in it.

Residents expressed their dissatisfaction and demanded the permanent deployment of police personnel at Safiasarai Chowk. This intersection is a crucial link connecting Munger, Jamalpur, and NH-80, leading to constant traffic pressure. The incident underscores the need for improved traffic management for future festivals.