Srinagar: Accumulated garbage and unattended waste outside the University of Kashmir in Srinagar have triggered concern among morning walkers, students and members of the academic community, with complaints surfacing over foul smell and absence of timely garbage lifting.
Mounds of waste, including plastic, food leftovers and other refuse, were seen scattered near roadside collection points outside the university premises, creating an unpleasant environment along the busy stretch.
The situation has drawn attention because the area witnesses regular movement of students, professors, commuters and morning walkers.
People frequenting the locality said garbage had remained unattended, resulting in foul odor and deteriorating sanitation conditions.
Several morning walkers described the accumulation of waste as both an environmental and public hygiene concern, saying the condition undermined the academic surroundings and affected routine movement along the road.
Students and faculty members also voiced concern over the absence of regular waste clearance, saying the overflowing trash had become an eyesore outside one of Kashmir’s major educational institutions.
Those using the road appealed to the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) to immediately intervene and ensure regular garbage lifting and improved waste management in the area.
They urged civic authorities to address the matter at the earliest and prevent further deterioration of sanitation conditions around the university surroundings. [KNT]
