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Peer Muchalla residents flag unchecked garbage dumping
Residents of Peer Muchalla in Mohali have flagged illegal garbage dumping on vacant plots, which remains unchecked despite partial resolution of a sewage overflow issue. As reported by Hindustan Times, the heaps…
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Residents of Peer Muchalla in Mohali have flagged illegal garbage dumping on vacant plots, which remains unchecked despite partial resolution of a sewage overflow issue. As reported by Hindustan Times, the heaps of construction debris and household waste emit a foul stench and attract flies, creating health risks for the locality.
The executive officer of Zirakpur municipal council, Parvinder Singh Bhatti, attributed the garbage accumulation to an ongoing strike by sanitation workers. Ward councillor Gursewak Singh acknowledged the problem and urged a permanent solution. Residents say the dumping has been going on for months without action.
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The council's blame on the strike offers only a partial explanation. Residents say the dumping predates the strike, and illegal dumping thrives when enforcement is lax. The real test will be whether, after the strike ends, the council clears the existing mounds and then ensures no new dumping occurs. Without strict fines and regular patrols, the stench will return regardless of workers.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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