Mysore/Mysuru, Dec. 23 -- The residents of Aravinda Nagar in the city are in a fix, following what they describe as unsafe and unscientific Underground Drainage (UGD) pipeline related works, being carried out by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), without taking any precautionary measures.

Deploying earth excavating machines, the road in front of the houses on 5th main 2nd cross has been dug up to 22 feet deep and 5 to 6 feet width, to provide adequate UGD connection to 7th, 8th and 9th main roads. What's alarming is, the absence of safety measures, that has left the residents in a state of quandary.

With no temporary safety measures around the trench dug up for UGD line, the young and old alike are restricted to home. In case of any med...