Over 76k tons of animal waste disposed of

During Eidul Azha, civic agencies in Karachi reportedly removed over 76,000 tons of offal and animal waste, but residents in several areas complained of poor sanitation, lingering waste, and unbearable stench due to rotting remains in the summer heat.

Despite claims of an extensive clean-up operation by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC)

and the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB), several residential neighborhoods remained neglected, with piles of waste left unattended during the three days of Eidul Azha.

According to an official statement by KMC, Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab personally oversaw the Eidul Azha sanitation operation alongside SSWMB Managing Director Tariq Ali Nizamani. The mayor visited all seven districts of the city and monitored collection points and landfill operations.

As per the SSWMB, a total of over 76,000 tons of animal remains were buried in designated trenches at landfill sites, including, over 38,000 tons at Jam Chakro, more than 30,000 tons at Gond Pass, and almost 8,000 tons at GTS Sharafi Goth.

Speaking to the media, Mayor Wahab said that major city roads were being washed with water mixed with rose water to neutralize odours and pollution. In addition, disinfectant sprays, lime sprinkling, and fumigation efforts were ongoing across the city.

He stated that from the first day of Eid, he and the SSWMB teams had remained on the ground to ensure smooth operations and minimize public inconvenience. According to SSWMB, more than 3,000 complaints were received via its 1128 complaint centre and mobile app, out of which 94.4% were resolved, while work is ongoing on the remaining issues.

Filth, foul odours in many localities

A survey conducted by Express News revealed that, during the three days of Eid, piles of animal remains and garbage were visible at several locations across the city. While main roads were relatively cleaner, internal streets and neighborhoods were heavily affected by poor sanitation and delayed waste removal.

Majorly impacted areas included, Jamshed Road, Jehangir Road, PIB Colony, Mehmoodabad, various blocks of Federal B Area, Nazimabad, and New Karachi.

Parts of Korangi also experienced sanitation issues. While central roads were cleaned, residents complained that sacrificial sites and interior lanes were not washed.