SRINAGAR: The inhabitants of Sir Syed colony of Makhdoom Sahib on Thursday said authorities have failed to repair faulty drainage system in the area, which is causing water logging in the area. As per the residents the drains have been choked and Waqf Board has turned deaf ears to the issue. They said leakage of drainage often causes foul smell in the area.
Showkat Ahmad, a local told JKNS that due to leakage in drainage coming from shrine of Hazrat Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom Kashmiri (R.A) has made their lives vulnerable. “The authorities have failed to repair the drain,” he said adding that foul smell emanating from the drain and it can lead to waterborne diseases in the area,” he said.
Another local Mohammad Ashraf stated that Waqf board has failed to act upon the grievances of the people. “We have been neglected and even we lack basic facilities,” he said. The residents appealed Waqf board Chairman and concerned authorities to look into the issue otherwise they will be forced to block the road in the locality.