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Sanitation Crisis Near Charminar: Locals Revolt
23 Feb
Summary
- Open urination and poor sanitation plague a busy Hyderabad stretch.
- Shop owners report foul stench disrupting daily life for over a decade.
- Repeated complaints to GHMC yield no permanent sanitation solution.
Residents and traders in Hyderabad's Mahboob Ki Mehendi, near Charminar, are struggling with a decade-long issue of open urination and poor sanitation. This busy stretch, opposite the police headquarters and near popular Ramzan eateries, is frequently used as an open urinal, causing a foul stench and unhygienic conditions. Shop owners have described the situation as disruptive to daily life, with some even resorting to makeshift barriers, which were later removed.
Despite the proximity of public urinals, individuals continue to use the affected spot. Shop owners have lodged formal complaints with the GHMC in August and September of the previous year, highlighting the continued presence of garbage trolleys that exacerbate the problem by emitting foul odors and attracting pests. The lack of a permanent solution, such as a dedicated public urinal, has led to mounting frustration among business owners and residents who fear for their health and business.
This ongoing sanitation neglect poses serious health risks and impacts businesses, particularly during the current Ramzan season when footfall is high. Locals express dismay over the inaction despite repeated appeals to municipal authorities for basic civic amenities in this historic Old City neighborhood.
