Raj patil
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
As the municipal corporation elections draw closer, the city’s 'guardians of the law' remain trapped in civic neglect, intensifying expectations from corporators to resolve long-pending basic amenities.
Despite repeated exposes by Lokmat Times, the civic decay at the commissioner of police (CP) and superintendent of police (SP) quarters remains intact. The irony is staggering. While the SP quarters is located in the heart of the city, it has become a monument to stagnation. Local citizens noted that no significant development took place in the SP quarters or in the zones under CP and SP jurisdiction. With just a fortnight left for the elections, public expectation is mounting for corporators to prioritise long-pending civic improvements and ensure basic amenities.
---------------
Irregular water supply impact hygiene
“The SP quarters lack proper roads, and water supply is highly irregular, often arriving after 10 days. Residents face persistent problems due to these issues, which affect daily life and basic hygiene. Despite other facilities, the colony urgently needs reliable water and well-maintained roads for the community’s well-being.”
- Raju Ghodke, SP quarters resident
---------------
Colony lacks basic facilities
“The drainage system is poor, and we don’t have a proper playground. Living here feels like being in an undeveloped village. There are no proper roads for transport, no road in front of our building, and two -four buildings nearby are closed, looking like haunted houses.”
— Disha Rathod, SP quarters resident
---------------
Playground neglect concern
“We lack a clean playground, and the surrounding area is untidy. While roads are good, the ground’s cleanliness is neglected. Our children need a safe and hygienic place to play, and the neighbourhood should be properly cleaned and maintained for their well-being.”
- Amol Deshmukh, CP quarters resident
---------------
Colony faces water woes
“We have a persistent water supply problem in our colony. Sometimes we don’t receive water for 8–9 days, and at times it comes even later. While the roads and other infrastructure are good, the irregular water supply is a major concern for all residents here.”
- Swati Ahire, CP quarters resident