Market Building in Odisha capital closed for indefinite period

Bhubaneswar: A traders’ association in Odisha capital decided to close the Market Building located at Unit-2 area for an indefinite period from today.

The entry gates of the market complex were locked by the association members opposing the vendors’ misconduct with other traders on its premises.

According to reports, a woman vendor confronted with another trader and abused him with offensive words by forcefully taking a portion of walkway into her possession to sell her products.

There are allegations that she damaged the trader’s vehicle. Protesting it, the traders’ association closed the market complex.

On receiving information, the personnel of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Capital Police Station reached the Market Building to pacify the irate association members.

The decision on reopening the market complex will be taken following a meeting with the association members, police personnel and BMC authorities scheduled at 11 am tomorrow.