Over 50 residents from a colony in Manpada, Dombivli East, have unexpectedly fallen ill in the last few weeks, with many being admitted to hospital
Stench emanating from a nearby garbage site has made living conditions deplorable for residents of Star Colony in Manpada, Dombivli
Over 50 residents from a colony in Manpada, Dombivli East, have unexpectedly fallen ill in the last few weeks, with many being admitted to hospital. Residents of the colony have alleged that the stench emanating from a mini dumping ground in the vicinity is responsible for the rapid spread of disease in the area.
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The Star Colony in Manpada is home to around 300 residents. The dumping site near the residential area has made living conditions in the colony deplorable. Garbage is allowed to rot for days together and walking past the area is also next to impossible, alleged residents. People are forced to keep all their windows and doors shut due to the nauseating stink from the site.
Repeated complaints to the authorities have gone unheard, Praful Pathare, local resident said. Pathare, along with others, have now launched a signature campaign to draw the municipal body’s attention to their plight.
When contacted, Sunita Patil, local corporator (BJP) from Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation said that she has spoken to the mayor about the situation. "The place comes under the MIDC. I have already approached the authorities concerned, and they have promised to clean the place soon," she said.
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