Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): The dumping of three pig carcasses along the Midland-Dhobinala road near Dimapur Club has raised fresh concerns over indiscriminate disposal of animal remains, sanitation and public health in the area.
The carcasses were allegedly dumped by a white Bolero pickup truck at around 10:30pm on September 29 and were found at the site on Wednesday morning, emitting a foul smell.
DMC sanitation in-charge councillor R Chubala, along with councillors H Nikali Zhimo and Mahesh Agarwal and DMC veterinary assistant surgeon Dr Mampu, inspected the site following the incident. The councillors described the dumping of the carcasses as unacceptable and said efforts would be made to identify those responsible. They warned that such practices could create hygiene and public health risks.
Chubala also raised concerns over the disposal of medical waste at the site, saying hospital authorities had already been instructed not to dump syringes and other medical waste there.
Nikali said the dumping of pig carcasses at the location had been reported regularly and that DMC would conduct proper checks. She said indiscriminate disposal was affecting the surrounding area and creating hygiene and public health concerns.
Dr Mampu said DMC would formulate guidelines for the proper disposal of animal carcasses. He appealed to the public against indiscriminate dumping and said carcasses should be disposed of through proper burial. The Midland Colony Council also expressed concern over outsiders allegedly using the site to dump garbage. During Wednesday’s inspection, people were found disposing of waste during restricted hours.
The councillors said the designated dumping site was meant to be used only between 6pm and 6am, after which DMC machinery would collect the waste. They appealed to residents and others using the site to follow the designated timings and dispose of waste properly.
DMC is also planning to install additional CCTV surveillance in the area to monitor unauthorised dumping and help identify those responsible. The councillors said steps were being taken to upgrade the area and curb indiscriminate dumping, with plans to develop it as a garbage-free zone.
The three pig carcasses were subsequently removed from the site by DMC machinery.
Ward 9 councillor warns against illegal dumping
Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) Ward 9 councillor Lanutoshi S. Yaden has condemned the dumping of carcasses of dead pigs outside Dimapur Club and warned of strict action against illegal dumping of waste in the ward.
In a press communiqué, Yaden said such acts posed serious concerns relating to public health, sanitation, environmental hygiene and the dignity of the neighbourhood.
He said dumping dead animals and other waste in public places was an act of gross irresponsibility and could not be allowed to become a normal practice.
Yaden appealed to residents, shopkeepers, business establishments, institutions, vehicle owners and others using the area to refrain from dumping garbage, animal waste, carcasses, plastic, household refuse or any other waste in and around Dimapur Club and other public spaces in Ward 9.
He said indiscriminate dumping in prohibited areas would be strictly prohibited and those violating sanitation rules would be liable to fines and other appropriate action under applicable municipal laws and regulations. Where necessary, cases could also be brought to the notice of the concerned authorities for further legal action.
Yaden said the warning was not directed at any particular individual or group, but was a message to those habitually dumping garbage and waste in public places within Ward 9.
He said repeated violations could not continue at the cost of the health, safety and cleanliness of the community, adding that maintaining a clean ward required discipline and responsibility from every citizen.
He urged households and establishments to ensure proper disposal of waste and cooperate with the prescribed garbage collection and disposal system.
Yaden also appealed to colony councils, residents, business establishments and responsible citizens to remain vigilant and report incidents of illegal dumping to the Ward Councillor’s office or the nearest police station, wherever appropriate.
He said public roads, open spaces and community areas belonged to everyone and respecting such spaces was a basic civic responsibility.