Famous Watal Ara Nallah turned into dumping site in Tral, allege locals
Pulwama: The famous Watal Ara Nallah passing through different areas of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has been turned into a dumping site at many spot by locals while authorities are acting as mute spectators, local residents alleged Thursday.
The residents of the different areas especially Khalil Tral said that the rivulet going through different areas of Tral has been completely turned into dumping site at several spots.
They said that locals usually throw their dirt in the rivulet due to which it has turned into a huge drain.
Irshad Ahmad, a local resident said that at present rivulet is full of dirt, polythene at several spots as shopkeepers and residents have been throwing household muck, polythene, plastic and other garbage into the water body.
He said that they were using the water of the same rivulet for drinking purposes but now its water is highly contaminated and polluted.
He said that during summer season foul smell is coming out of the garbage dumped on the bank of the rivulet and locals face issues while passing along the banks.
Shakeel Ahmad, another local said that the garbage is attracting dogs due to which children in the area are unable to roam freely.
He said that government must take cognizance and take strict action against the persons who are dumping their garbage there.
The locals said that the issue has been brought into the notice of concerned authorities several times but to no avail.
They requested higher ups to look into the matter and take step in this regard.
The locals also requested the authorities to take action against the persons throwing waste into the rivulet thereby disrupting the seamless flow of water.
Meanwhile, an official requested people to avoid throwing dirt in the water body and cooperate in keeping it clean.
He assured that action will be taken against the persons involved in throwing dirt and garbage in the water body.
