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Mughal Road: A historic path marred by modern waste

the authorities should install dustbins at multiple locations along the road.
06:29 AM Aug 01, 2024 IST | Gulzar Bhat
mughal road  a historic path marred by modern waste
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Shopian, July 31: While the historic Mughal Road is witnessing a significant uptick in tourist footfalls, the picturesque sites along the road are being littered with garbage by both the residents and visitors alike.

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The sight of plastic, wrappers, empty bottles, and heaps of cow dung on either side of the road in the Padpawan area presents a dismal picture.

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“A stretch of the arterial road beginning from the DFO office is littered with heaps of cow dung left by the residents," a group of local visitors said.

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They said that tourists and other travellers also discard plastic waste along the road and in the recently developed parks, contributing to plastic pollution in the area.

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Mohammad Imran, a local tourist said that the beautiful forest landscape near Dobijan is marred with discarded plastic bottles, poly bags, and other food waste.

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“Everyone must cultivate a sense of civic duty, recognising that their actions directly impact the natural beauty and cleanliness of these areas,” Imran said.

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He said that the authorities should install dustbins at multiple locations along the road.

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A forest official said that they always discourage the use of plastic bags and other non-biodegradable items in forest areas.

He emphasised that people should develop a sense of responsibility towards the environment and refrain from littering to protect the natural beauty and ecological balance of these regions.

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