Srinagar,Jan 8: The Office of the Block Development Officer, Narbal, has issued a strict public notice prohibiting the discharge of solid and liquid waste into Nallah Sukhnag, citing serious environmental and public health concerns.
According to the notice, it has been observed that some inhabitants residing along the banks of Nallah Sukhnag, particularly in Mazhama, Kanihama and Batapora areas of Narbal, are illegally using pipes and other arrangements to discharge solid and liquid waste, including household sewage, directly into the stream.
The notice states that such practices are causing severe environmental pollution, contaminating water bodies and posing health hazards to the public, besides violating established environmental norms and sanitation guidelines.
In view of the situation, all inhabitants living along the banks of Nallah Sukhnag have been strictly directed to immediately stop the discharge of any kind of solid or liquid waste into the nallah. They have also been asked to remove forthwith any pipes, outlets or other arrangements used for draining waste into the water body and ensure proper disposal of waste only through approved sanitation systems.
The Block Development Officer has warned that any person found violating these directions after the issuance of the notice will face strict action under the law. The notice has been issued in public interest to ensure strict compliance.
