Garbage stink lingers in Mohali despite HC snub

Even 6 months after HC's criticism, many sectors still remain littered with trash

- Aarya Kumari

MOHALI: Despite a high court order six months ago, garbage continues to pile up in the prominent GMADA areas of Mohali, creating an eyesore and health hazards for residents. Mohali municipal corporation (MC) had blocked garbage from GMADA areas from entering its jurisdiction after the snub.

The sides of the roads, vacant plots in prominent areas, including the road opposite the District Administrative Complex towards Sectors 89 and 88, Sectors 104 and 105, and both sides of the Airport Road ahead of TDI in Sector 117, are now strewn with garbage.

Helpless residents, complaining about the obnoxious stink near their houses, can be seen burning garbage piles in these sectors daily. Kulwant Singh, a local resident said, "We have raised several complaints and have requested the authorities but to no avail, as garbage can be seen covering half of the road leading to the court complex coming from Lakhnaur side. This causes an unbearable stench and poses risk to human lives. Thus, we are left with no option but to burn the garbage."