India, Jan. 7 -- Projected as one of Gurugram's fastest-growing residential hubs, Sector 69 is caught between promise and neglect. While high-rise towers continue to fill its skyline and the population steadily grows, broken roads, clogged drains, dust pollution and weak civic upkeep undermine its claim to being an ideal urban neighbourhood.

Residents said the area lacks basic roads, faces irregular road cleaning, illegal garbage dumping on vacant plots and rising dust pollution. Choked sewage and drainage systems have further added to residents' woes, raising concerns over hygiene and quality of life.

"The sector is inching towards becoming one of the most populated areas of the city. With over 14 high-rise societies, the area continue...