Bhubaneswar residents raise concern over garbage dumping in Kalinga Vihar K

Residents of Kalinga Vihar K-6 in Odisha's Bhubaneswar have raised serious concerns over the persistent dumping of garbage along the roadside, alleging that the foul smell and unhygienic conditions have made everyday life increasingly difficult. Locals claim that despite repeated complaints, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken no corrective action.

Large heaps of waste transported from outside the locality are being dumped in the area, causing an unbearable stench to spread through the neighbourhood, the residents alleged. They allege that BMC’s decisions have forced them to live in an unhealthy and unsafe environment.

Families, particularly those with elderly members and young children, say they are struggling to cope with the worsening conditions and have urged author