Sanitation workers’ strike: Hisar sinks under stinking waste, lawyers seek administration’s intervention

The prolonged strike by sanitation workers in Hisar seems to be taking a serious toll on the health of the residents, as heaps of garbage accumulating across the town have raised concerns about the possible spread of diseases.

Expressing concern over the deteriorating sanitation conditions, a delegation of advocates of the District Bar Association Hisar, submitted a memorandum to the Additional Deputy Commissioner demanding immediate intervention to resolve the strike and restore cleanliness in the town.

Among those who submitted the memorandum were advocates R.K. Bhanot, Anil Jalandhra, Naresh Goyal, Somdutt Sharma and Ashwini Arya, along with other members of the bar association.

They said garbage had been lying unattended for several days in markets, residential colonies and public places, causing foul smell and creating severe inconvenience for residents. They warned that with rising temperatures, the unhygienic conditions could lead to the spread of dengue, malaria and other infectious diseases.

The delegation urged the administration to hold talks with sanitation workers and concerned officials at the earliest to resolve the dispute and provide relief to residents. “If timely action is not taken, the situation could become more serious in the coming days,” they said.

The Association members said that it is the responsibility of the district authorities to ensure proper sanitation in the town and that public health should not be compromised under any circumstances.