Sun Jan 19 17:29:33 UTC 2025: ## Illegal Parking and Rising Crime Plague Chennai Suburbs
**Chennai, January 20, 2025** – Residents of Kodambakkam and Agaramthen are facing significant challenges due to illegal parking and rising crime, respectively, according to letters published in *The Hindu* today.
Unauthorized parking along service roads near Kodambakkam and Mambalam railway stations is causing severe traffic congestion during peak hours, impacting thousands of commuters. The presence of commercial establishments further exacerbates the problem, with customers parking on road margins, leaving pedestrians with little space. Greater Chennai Traffic Police have pledged to address the issue by deploying towing vehicles and installing warning signs.
Meanwhile, residents of Kaspapuram near Agaramthen are struggling with dilapidated roads, waterlogging, and inadequate street lighting, leading to safety concerns. In nearby Ganesh Nagar and Sakthi Nagar, a lack of lighting has emboldened criminal activity, including recent instances of chain-snatching, robbery, and assault. The Tambaram City Police have promised increased patrols in response to resident complaints.
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