Fish traders have intensified their protest against the Municipal Corporation’s sealing drive targeting fish shops. They are demanding an alternative site for their businesses.The shops were sealed by the police on Monday over the government’s notification giving “holy city” status to the walled city area.The Wholesale Fish Market Association, while moving the High Court, had also announced a protest at Bhandari Bridge in coordination with meat and tobacco traders’ unions to mount pressure on the local administration. However, following a crucial meeting with the police administration on Wednesday evening, the proposed protest was deferred by two days.Rajinder Kumar, executive member of the association, said traders support the “holy city” status, but stressed that authorities must ensure rehabilitation of affected shopkeepers. He said a meeting with the Deputy Commissioner and Municipal Corporation Commissioner has now been scheduled, where the demand for allotment of an alternative site would be reiterated.The traders have demanded that a designated place be allotted for the fish market and that they be allowed to continue business at their current shops until relocation is arranged. The association had earlier announced a dharna on April 23 at Bhandari Bridge.Amid rising tension, senior police officials Jagjit Singh Walia and Harpal Singh held a meeting with the traders. After police officials assured them of an appropriate solution, the association decided to temporarily suspend the protest.