Road near Guru Nanak Pura railway crossing turns into dumping ground

The road across the railway crossing at Guru Nanak Pura has turned into a garbage dumping zone, raising serious health and safety concerns for residents and commuters.

Large piles of waste now cover a portion of the road (from Guru Nanak Pura side to BSF Chowk side) attracting stray animals and obstructing traffic on one of the busiest routes in the city.

Despite being a key link for daily commuters, the road has been left unattended by the civic authorities, with no regular waste clearance.

Locals say that the area has gradually turned into an open dumping site, where not only roadside vendors, but also outsiders throw garbage openly.

“Those who set up stalls here dump all their waste on the roadside before leaving. People from other areas also come and throw their household garbage here. This happens every single day,” said Gurpreet Singh, a shopkeeper near the crossing.

Residents say the stench and unsanitary conditions have made life difficult. The waste has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes and flies, posing health risks. Stray dogs and cows feeding on the garbage have become a common sight, creating additional danger for passersby.

“The garbage is spreading onto the road. We can’t even walk without covering our noses. Children going to school use this road and it’s a serious health hazard,” said Ranjit Kaur, a local resident. “The Municipal Corporation is doing nothing despite repeated complaints,” she said

The road sees heavy traffic throughout the day and the garbage heaps are now obstructing the movement of vehicles. With stray animals frequently straying onto the road, the chances of accidents have increased significantly, especially during early morning and late evening hours.

Shopkeepers and residents blame the Municipal Corporation for complete mismanagement and failure to enforce basic sanitation rules. “This is not an isolated issue. The city is suffering. Roads are broken, garbage is everywhere and there is zero accountability,” said Sandeep Mehta, who owns a nearby hardware store.

Many residents say that even when the garbage is cleared occasionally, it piles up again within a day due to lack of monitoring and penalties against violators. They are now demanding immediate action from the civic authorities, including strict enforcement against dumping, regular cleaning and installation of CCTV cameras to catch offenders.

“This city is turning into a mess,” said another resident. “The road and garbage management in the city needs urgent attention before things get worse.”

Meanwhile, MC officials said the officers concerned would be directed to immeditaley look into the matter and take action.

Jalandhar