Mohali: Long stretches of garbage, some extending nearly 300 metres, have surfaced in several parts of Mohali, turning roadsides and open spaces in Phase 11, Balongi and Sectors 70-71 into sprawling dumping grounds and raising concerns over public health and waste management.The situation is particularly alarming near the Kisan Mandi, where polythene bags and plastic waste lie scattered across the area. Cattle were seen grazing amid the garbage, highlighting the growing challenge posed by unattended waste and poor disposal practices.Residents say the accumulating garbage has created unhygienic conditions and left neighbourhoods vulnerable to foul smell, stray animal movement and the risk of disease. The sight of waste piles stretching across large areas has also raised questions about the efficiency of garbage collection and lifting systems in the city.Former Mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu said the presence of garbage across such long stretches reflected a serious lapse on the part of the civic administration. “The city cannot talk about cleanliness while such dumps continue to exist in residential and commercial areas,” he said, calling for sustained action rather than occasional clean-up drives.Former deputy mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi said the problem was no longer confined to isolated locations but pointed to shortcomings in the city’s overall solid waste management system. He expressed concern over cattle feeding on plastic-laden waste near the Kisan Mandi and urged authorities to immediately clear the dumps and closely monitor vulnerable sites.With garbage continuing to pile up across key areas, residents and former civic representatives have demanded urgent intervention to prevent the problem from worsening further.
