A massive traffic jam brought Sultanganj's main chowk market to a standstill on Friday evening, as a huge crowd gathered for Krishna Janmashtami shopping. The influx of shoppers led to an overwhelming increase in vehicle density, causing a severe traffic snarl that lasted for approximately an hour, much to the distress of commuters.

Long queues of vehicles, both small and large, formed on roads leading from the main chowk towards Ghat Road, the railway station, Krishnagarh, and Bhagalpur. Shoppers, pedestrians, and drivers alike were caught in the gridlock, with vehicle movement slowing to a crawl due to the sheer volume of people and cars.

Upon receiving news of the jam, police quickly arrived on the scene to manage the traffic. Officers faced considerable difficulty in clearing the vehicles stuck from all directions. After about an hour of strenuous effort, traffic gradually returned to normal. While the bustling market brought joy to shopkeepers, the disrupted traffic system caused significant inconvenience to the general public. Local residents have urged for increased police deployment and improved traffic management at the main chowk during festive seasons.