Jammu Parade Sabzi Mandi Demolition Sparks Trader AngerJammu- Over a dozen shops were demolished at the traditional Parade Sabzi Mandi in the heart of Jammu early Sunday, triggering protests from traders who alleged that the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) carried out the drive without giving them prior notice or adequate time to remove their goods and belongings. ADVERTISEMENTThe action is part of the JMC’s plan to modernise and comprehensively redevelop the traditional vegetable market in the congested old city under a Rs 5.88-crore smart city project. However, the manner in which the demolition was carried out has become a major point of contention among the traders. President of the Vegetable and Fruit Association, Parade Sabzi Mandi, Subash Chander Sharma, alleged that the authorities acted in a “high-handed” manner despite ongoing negotiations and repeated appeals by traders. Civil and redevelopment works at Parade Sabzi Mandi will commence immediately as weather conditions become conducive,” the statement said.