Srinagar, 31 May (H.S.): Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today expressed concern over the unbearable stink emanating from the dumping ground in Srinagar’s Achan area.

In a statement issued, the Apni Party president said that rising temperatures have worsened the situation and made life miserable for local residents and those living in nearby areas.

He said that people are finding it difficult to breathe due to the bad smell coming from the site. In addition to the stink, insects flying around the area are posing health risks as potential carriers of diseases.

Bukhari urged the Government to take serious measures to develop a modern waste management facility.

He said, “local residents of Achan have informed me that, with rising temperatures, the dumping site is emitting an unbearable smell, making life miserable for them and those living in nearby areas. What is even more concerning is that the concerned department has failed to take even the basic step of spraying disinfectants on this mountain of garbage to control the stink and reduce its impact on public health.”

Bukhari called on the Chief Minister to personally step in and address the issue.

“Since the Chief Minister also holds the Urban Development portfolio, it is his personal responsibility to address this issue. I strongly urge that a proper, modern waste management facility be established and that disinfectants be sprayed at the dumping site immediately as a short-term solution,” he added.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar