Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Jun 5: The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) will deploy a free hooper vehicle service across all municipal wards to collect animal waste and hides during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha festival.
An official from the SMC said that the department has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure the scientific disposal of sacrificial animal remains.
He said the service will be active on all three days of Eid, starting Saturday, June 7, 2025, with a dedicated team of drivers and ward officers deployed across all 74 municipal wards of Srinagar.
He added a detailed roster of ward-wise drivers and vehicles has been prepared by the Chief Transport Officer and published for public reference. Each ward will have a designated hooper vehicle with assigned staff operating in rotational shifts to maintain continuity of service throughout the festive period.
“This is a door-to-door service and all arrangements have been put in place to facilitate a clean and hygienic environment during Eid. We urge the public not to dump animal waste in open spaces or drains,” he said.
Notably, the SMC has also publicized the ward-wise contact details of sanitation team heads, and the service will be completely free of cost. In addition, 24×7 control rooms will remain operational to register complaints or requests.
Moreover, the Commissioner SMC, Dr. Owais Ahmad, has appealed to religious leaders and civil society to help raise awareness among the public about safe waste disposal. (KNO)
