Civic problems galore in Khuldabad area

ALLAHABAD: The residents of Khuldabad and adjoining areas on Monday protested against the district authorities and municipal corporation and demanded immediate repair of roads. The locals also staged a road blockade in support of their demands.
Locals alleged that bad roads and waterlogging pose problems for them. Recently a woman was injured after getting trapped in an open manhole.
Residents under the banner of Allahabad Gaurav Vikas Manch, Khuldabad Himmatganj Vyapar Mandal and Youth Congress demanded the removal of municipal commissioner.
Manch spokesman Hasib Ahmed said, "Despite repeated requests, AMC has failed to address public grievances and as a result, most of the drains are overflowing in the area." He added that whenever the area people visit the AMC authorities, they express their haplessness to sort out the problem.
Trader leader Surendra Yadav alleged that locals have been handing over memorandums to AMC for last three years but no steps have been taken.
The locals threatened to launch agitation if their demands were not met within 24 hours. They have aso threatened to gherao district magistrate.
Locals claimed that areas like Khuldabad, Himmatganj, Lukerganj, Kaladanda, Kareli, Atala, Bahadurganj and Hatia are facing similar situations.