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The vacant land behind Shalimar Mall in Sector 5 had been earmarked for a parking lot for the mall. As the project is yet to start, construction waste and garbage has been strewn all around.

It also provides the perfect grazing ground for stray cattle. As the upkeep of the land comes under HUDA, the local civic body is quick to wash its hands off the matter. Similarly, another vacant plot in Sector 7 has become a garbage dump with residents alleging that numerous complaints have fallen on deaf ears.

The plot, in a bylane of Sector 7, too has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes and flies. Residents also complain that foul smell is causing them much inconvenience.

Meanwhile, former councillor V K Sood expressed ignorance on the matter. “I am not aware that there is a garbage dump in the sector. Since the onus of cleaning the area lies on the Municipal Corporation, I will look into the matter at the earliest.”