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Meghalaya CM Urged by Khasi Market Vendors for Safety Overhaul
✍️ shillongtoday.com
🗓 01 Jul 2026, 09:16 PM
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Vendors in Meghalaya's Khasi market have appealed to the Chief Minister, highlighting critical safety concerns including inadequate emergency exits and poor ventilation.
Vendors operating within the Khasi market have formally requested an upgrade of safety infrastructure from the Chief Minister of Meghalaya. The primary concerns raised by the vendors revolve around deficiencies in emergency exit provisions and the current state of ventilation within the market premises.
Sources indicate that the vendors are seeking immediate attention to these issues, emphasizing the potential risks posed by inadequate safety measures. The appeal highlights a need for improved emergency preparedness and a healthier environment for both vendors and shoppers.
Further details regarding specific proposed upgrades or the timeline for action were not immediately available, but the vendors' plea underscores a pressing need for safety improvements in the market.
Sources indicate that the vendors are seeking immediate attention to these issues, emphasizing the potential risks posed by inadequate safety measures. The appeal highlights a need for improved emergency preparedness and a healthier environment for both vendors and shoppers.
Further details regarding specific proposed upgrades or the timeline for action were not immediately available, but the vendors' plea underscores a pressing need for safety improvements in the market.