Unauthorised lorry parking in Kozhikode worries civic body

Residents concerned over illegal activities in the vicinity

Unauthorised parking of inter-State lorries under the Thondayad flyover on the NH Bypass Road is giving headache to the Kozhikode Corporation, with local residents complaining about it.

Mayor Beena Philip, who is also the local councillor, said residents were concerned over illegal activities in the vicinity. “There have been complaints of drug and human trafficking,” the Mayor said.

The civic body is also concerned about hygiene in the locality. “The Corporation staff cleaned up the place several times. But the problem will persist as long as lorries are parked there,” she added.