Charminar has turned into a selfie hub for photography freaks. Locals and tourists can be seen stopping in mid stride of the road, unmindful of the traffic ahead or behind, for a quick selfie in front of the city's landmark. The busy road in front of the iconic monument often witnesses traffic snarls, forcing vehicles to move at a snail's pace.

Their action can be detrimental to their own physical safety appears to be far from the minds of these selfie seekers."What people do not understand is that they are not only inviting trouble for themselves, but also putting others lives at risk. Photography must be restrained on the busy artery ," Khasnim Khan, a regular motorist in the area said.