06/08/2026
Women Protest Against Soil Transportation in Zangam Pattan, Seek Immediate Govt Intervention
Pattan, Aug 6th (CNS): Scores of women staged a protest in Zangam Pattan against the continuous transportation of soil through the area, alleging that the movement of heavy tippers has caused environmental degradation and damage to residential houses.
The protesters, carrying placards and raising slogans, said that hundreds of tippers laden with soil pass through the locality during both day and night, creating excessive dust pollution and making life difficult for residents.
They alleged that the continuous movement of heavy vehicles has severely affected the environment, while children, elderly persons and patients are facing health issues due to the dust generated by the tippers. The protesters said that houses, shops and other buildings remain covered with dust, causing immense inconvenience to the local population.
The women also claimed that the frequent movement of heavy tippers has resulted in cracks developing in several residential houses, raising serious concerns about the safety of families living in the area. They urged the authorities to conduct an immediate assessment of the damage and take necessary measures to safeguard residents and their properties.
The protesters said that they had repeatedly brought the matter to the notice of the concerned departments and district administration, but no concrete action had been taken so far. According to them, the continued inaction has allowed the transportation of soil to go on unchecked, adding to the hardships of local residents.
Demanding immediate intervention, the women urged the district administration to stop the movement of soil-laden tippers through residential areas and take strict action against those responsible for violating environmental norms and causing inconvenience to the public.
They warned that if the authorities fail to address their grievances, they would be left with no option but to intensify their protest in the coming days.
Meanwhile, no official response was available from the district administration or the concerned departments regarding the allegations made by the protesters when this report was filed. (CNS)
