Gurgaon's Basai Chowk footbridges suffer repeated thefts

In Gurgaon, two foot-overbridges at Basai Chowk have suffered 20 thefts in two years, leading to missing parts like escalator cables and panels. The maintenance agency has reported these issues to the police, but repairs remain costly and challenging. Pedestrians, especially the elderly, struggle to cross the road due to non-functioning escalators. The central verge has been fenced off, making it harder for residents to navigate the area safely. The footbridges were part of a larger redevelopment project costing Rs 114 crore, aimed at improving pedestrian access. Currently, there are no CCTV cameras nearby, and police have not received formal complaints about the thefts.