Garbage burning continues at bus stand despite complaints
Gurugram, April 25 -- The Sector 12 bus stand has lately become a garbage dumping and burning spot, while locals complaining that despite multiple complaints to the authorities, no action has been taken.
A week after HT first reported on the unauthorised open dumping and burning of waste at the Sector 12 Haryana Roadways bus stand, fresh visuals of waste burning have emerged on Friday. Garbage piles, especially plastic waste, are seen burning in a plot adjacent to a public toilet in the complex.
Ruchika Sethi, an environmentalist, has also raised the issue with Rajesh Verma, Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas.
"Despite repeated complaints and a formal escalation dated 23 April 2026, the situation remains unchanged. The recurring nature of these incidents clearly indicates persistent open dumping and repeated burning at a high-footfall public transport site, exposing commuters, drivers, and staff to toxic emissions. The emissions have been classified under Group 1 carcinogens with direct bearing on health," the complaint read, also seen by HT. Sumit Tayal, a commuter who drops by the bus stand, said no action has been taken despite complaints. The depot manager Gayatri Ahlawat and other Haryana roadways authorities did not respond to HT for a comment.
Akansha Tanwar, executive engineer at Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB), Gurugram said the pollution authorities will conduct a ground inspection of the area....
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