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Shopkeepers in Ulhasnagar’s furniture market allege BMC inaction as foul-smelling waste remains uncleared for four days, and customers are staying away
Mumbai: A growing sanitation crisis in Mumbai has sparked anger among traders after garbage dumped during drain cleaning in Oshiwara’s Ward 64 has remained uncleared for four days, severely affecting local businesses.
The issue, reported from the Oshiwara Furniture Market area near Ulhasnagar, has raised questions over the functioning of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), with traders alleging complete inaction despite repeated complaints.
Four days later, the garbage remains unattended, emitting a pungent and unbearable stench, making it difficult for both shop owners and customers to remain in the area.
Several shop owners expressed frustration, stating that the delay in waste clearance is causing financial losses and health risks.
“Customers are staying away because of the smell. This is directly disrupting our business, and no one is responding.”
Despite the post going viral and tagging authorities, the BMC has neither cleared the garbage nor issued any official response, further intensifying public outrage.
Locals are now demanding immediate intervention from civic authorities to remove the waste and restore normalcy in the market.
