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Danapur chokes on garbage, drain water as civic neglect persists

Patna: Streets in Danapur Nagar Parishad areas are littered with garbage and clogged with drainage water, emitting a persistent foul odour, while authorities continue to evade responsibility. Home to one of Bihar's oldest civic bodies, established as a municipality in 1887, Danapur continues to battle long-standing infrastructure decay and civic mismanagement, leaving residents to grapple with daily sanitation and drainage crises, more so during monsoon. In several parts of the town, including Sadar Bazar and Anand Bazar, open drains overflow even after light rainfall, flooding streets with foul-smelling wastewater. Garbage piles up at street corners, often left uncollected for days. Locals say the situation worsens during the monsoon, rendering entire stretches muddy and impassable. "We've just learnt to live with it," says Manish Kumar, a resident of Anand Bazar. "Complaints are made, but nothing ever really changes," said shopkeepers in Sadar Bazar, pointing out that both dust and drainage issues worsen every year. Stray cattle freely roam crowded roads, adding to the chaos. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이걸 발견한 후로 다른 모든 게임을 하지 않게 됐어요! 레이드 섀도우 레전드 설치하기 Undo Residents say the absence of basic civic services has turned even short commutes into unpleasant experiences. Local residents argue there is no coherent long-term infrastructure plan in sight, despite sporadic construction in parts of the town. "Most Army families and long-time residents have started relocating," said an officer currently settled in Saguna More. "If you can live with dust, garbage and drain water right outside your house, only then can you call Danapur your home." "The town's residents deserve more than mere survival in dust and drain water," said a retired Army personnel residing in Bibiganj. "Even if we can't expect world-class infrastructure, we should at least be provided with basic civic amenities." When contacted, Pankaj Kumar, executive officer of Nagar Parishad Danapur Nizamat, denied any response, saying he was busy in meetings for the upcoming elections. "Contact me later," he said and disconnected the call. He did not respond to further follow-ups. Parishad chairperson Shilpi Kumari also could not be reached despite repeated attempts to contact her over phone. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!