A fire of garbage caught fire in Jagraon city on Wednesday. The negligence of the city council has increased the difficulties of the people. A pile of garbage near the Bhadrakali temple is being set on fire every second-third day. This is the fourth incident in this week.
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Poisonous smoke is spreading throughout the city. Due to this, people are having trouble breathing. The condition of children, elderly and respiratory patients is particularly worrying. Farmers are worried about the standing crop near this illegal dump of garbage. According to farmer Amit Wawa, there is a danger of crop burning due to the fire in this illegal dump in front of his field.
No prescribed place for disposal of garbage
There is no prescribed place for disposal of garbage in the city. Safai workers are putting garbage disposal road, Kothe Pona Road and Bhadrakali Temple. People say who is burning the garbage. There is neither investigation nor action is taken. Due to which it is cleaned, the council set fire to these piles to reduce waste.
Complaint several times in city council
Local residents have complained several times in the city council. But no action has been taken. The High Court has banned the dump dump in the city. Nevertheless, the council officials are neither following the instructions of the NGT nor the orders of the High Court.