Locals appeal to clear construction debris near Masjid Sheikh Hamza at Kalashpora
Srinagar, Dec 31, KNT: Inhabitants of Kalashpora area in Srinagar have raised serious concern over the non-removal of construction debris following cement and concrete slab work carried out by the Srinagar Municipal Corporation, alleging that the unattended waste has been causing public hardship and safety risks for over two and a half months.
According to locals, officials and workers of the municipal corporation undertook slab laying and surface treatment work in a lane situated near Masjid Sheikh Hamza at Kalashpora on Babadem Link Road. However, after completion of the work, large quantities of construction debris including stones, broken concrete, rubble and other waste material were left dumped just opposite the Masjid Shareef.
The inhabitants said the debris has remained unattended for nearly ten weeks, turning the area into what they described as an unauthorised dumping site. They alleged that repeated appeals for clearance have yielded no response from the concerned authorities.
The inhabitants termed the prolonged neglect as a violation of basic civic responsibility, sanitation norms and public safety standards, particularly in a religious and densely inhabited locality. They said instead of providing relief through development works, the incomplete execution has added to the daily inconvenience of the public.
The inhabitants have urged the concerned departments and grievance redressal authorities to intervene without further delay and ensure immediate removal of the dumped construction material. They have also sought restoration of the lane to a clean and walkable condition and fixing of responsibility to prevent recurrence of such negligence in future civic works. [KNT]
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