Pasighat, July 17 -- A persistent leakage in the drainage system opposite the State Bank of India's (SBI) main branch in Pasighat of Arunachal Pradesh, is creating an increasingly unhygienic environment for commuters, shopkeepers, and bank customers in the area.

The damaged drain, located near Mamang Petrol Depot and adjacent to Sanggo Gas Agency, is reportedly overflowing with foul-smelling sewage water. The stagnant water has extended down the roadside, reaching as far as the entrance of the Pasighat Police Station, posing a severe sanitation concern.

Despite repeated complaints from nearby shopkeepers and the public, the issue remains unaddressed by the Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC) and the Pasighat Smart City Development Corporat...