Udhampur, Aug. 2 -- Residents of Ward No. 20, Sangoor, on Sunday voiced strong resentment against the Municipal Council, Udhampur, over the deteriorating sanitation system in the area. They alleged that ever since the tenure of the elected councillors ended, sanitation services have remained severely neglected, causing immense inconvenience to the public.
The residents said heaps of garbage have been lying unattended for years near residential houses, emitting a foul smell and posing a serious health hazard. They expressed concern that the accumulation of waste, especially during the monsoon season, has led to a rise in mosquitoes and other insects, increasing the risk of infectious diseases. Despite repeated representations to the Municip...