India, Jan. 28 -- Concerned parents have urged the government and local authorities to take immediate steps to address the growing garbage problem at the Ayyappa Temple junction near Hedgewar School, citing serious health and safety risks to schoolchildren.

According to parents, heaps of uncollected waste, foul odour and the presence of stray animals have turned the busy junction into an unhygienic and hazardous spot. With students passing through the area daily, especially during peak school hours, parents fear the situation could lead to the spread of diseases and even accidents.

They pointed out that despite repeated complaints to the authorities, the situation has seen little improvement. Residents have demanded urgent clearing of a...