Iconic Hazratbal market located outside the University of Kashmir is drawing criticism over deteriorating civic conditions, with garbage accumulation, poor drainage and growing presence of stray dogs emerging as major concerns. The market is thronged by hundreds of devotees, students and commuters on a daily basis. The market, one of the busiest commercial hubs on the city's outskirts, caters to residents from several adjoining localities besides students of the University of Kashmir and the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar.