India, May 26 -- Residents of sector 22 have raised concerns over rampant illegal dumping of garbage along green belts and roadside stretches, alleging unchecked waste disposal has led to foul smells and unhygienic conditions in the area.

Locals said a vacant plot near Gurugram One Apartments has turned into an illegal dumping site, with waste being indiscriminately discarded along the roadside and green belts for the past several months.

Gautam Achantani, residents' welfare association (RWA) treasurer, said large-scale illegal dumping has been taking place on the vacant land in front of the condominium for the past six months. "We had raised the issue with the ward councillor, who informed us that road sweeping and sanitation are affec...