Duo booked for littering in public places in Budgam

BUDGAM — A case has been registered against a duo for allegedly throwing garbage and littering in public places in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

An official from the district administration of Budgam, while speaking to the news agency KNT, said that the case was registered against the two habitual offenders hailing from Ichgam village of the district for their negligent acts likely to spread infection or disease dangerous to life.

The official said that a case has been registered against the duo at Police Station Budgam at the directions of the local Panchayat.

“They were challaned for allegedly throwing household garbage on the road, creating conditions for the spread of infectious diseases,” the official said.

He said on the one hand, Panchayats are working hard to create better living conditions for the people and on the other hand, some irresponsible people are playing spoilsport and defacing public property, roads, and parks.