Hyderabad: Residents of MS Maqta in Khairtabad, located between Necklace Road and Raj Bhavan Road, continue to face civic neglect, marked by mounting garbage and uneven, pothole-ridden roads. Despite repeated representations to civic authorities over the years, locals say there has been little to no improvement in living conditions.Many families in the area, who have been living there for the past three decades, allege that basic infrastructure has steadily deteriorated. When TOI visited the spot, it found piles of garbage dumped in and around Eidgah Road. A corner along one of the busiest stretches, at the entry point to MS Maqta from the Necklace Road end via Eidgah Road, has unofficially turned into a dumping spot.While residents say municipal authorities collect garbage intermittently, they point out that there is no designated dumping or collection point for a neighbourhood of nearly 5,000 residents. As a result, waste often accumulates along roadsides and in open spaces, creating unhygienic conditions.Mohd Hassan, a resident for nearly 20 years, said garbage often remains uncollected for days, posing serious health hazards, particularly during the rainy season. “Internal roads and narrow passageways are uneven and riddled with potholes, making daily movement difficult for elderly residents and children, especially during monsoon showers.”Residents such as Salma Falak said development in the city appears concentrated in select areas, while older localities such as MS Maqta continue to be overlooked. “We are not demanding luxury amenities, but basic facilities such as clean streets, well-laid roads, and safe sanitation.”The situation worsens during the monsoon. P Sridhar, a student residing in the area, said rainwater mixed with garbage frequently enters residential lanes, leading to unhygienic conditions and increasing the risk of waterborne diseases. Residents have urged civic authorities to take immediate corrective measures. However, repeated attempts to contact GHMC officials did not evoke any response.
