India, April 29 -- Residents and school authorities have raised concerns over continued illegal garbage dumping on a Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) plot adjoining Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS), Nathupur, in DLF Phase-3, citing health risks for students and locals.

The land, owned by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram, has reportedly been used for unlawful dumping for several years despite signage on the boundary wall warning of penalties for dumping garbage or construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Locals said the activity remains unchecked.

During an HT spot check last week, tractors were seen entering the site and dumping garbage and debris. Parts of the boundary wall were broken, allowing waste to spill onto...