Mc Ganderbal dumps garbage on Wanipora Saloora road

Locals demand garbage must be removed immediately

Ganderbal August 25 (PTK) The failure of administration to arrange a garbage dumping facility here has evoked widespread resentment among the locals as heaps of domestic and market waste are lying scattered across the town.

Locals said that this central Kashmir town has been turned into a garbage dump with heaps of garbage present on the roadside in many areas including the main market due to the non-availability of any proper garbage dumping site.

According to locals, the garbage being collected by municipal committee Ganderbal (MCG) from various areas is being dumped on Wanipora Saloora roads that emanates foul smell making the pedestrian movement difficult.

“Dogs are always seen in many areas as they keep searching for food in these dumps, posing a threat to locals particularly students,” said a local resident, adding that the garbage heaps have also become breeding grounds for insects.

“The authorities have turned a blind eye toward this issue. Many a time authorities do not lift garbage from the place even in the evenings,” they said. “The garbage emanates foul smell and has become a health hazard for the people. It also attracts dogs, cattle and insects,” a commuter said.

“The problems get compounded with increase in temperature,” a shopkeeper said.

Officials said that there is no land available where garbage from the town could be dumped.(PTK)