Traffic, civil problems haunt Golconda folks

Hyderabad: Traffic and civic problems are are never ending for the residents of Golconda. These issues are also a major concern for tourists who come from various parts of the country to visit the historical monument.

The tourists, especially from abroad, feel sad looking at the condition of roads as most of the garbage is always seen lying by roadsides. Ms. Marilyn, a citizen of Venezuela, who came to India for a month’s holiday said, “I have been to Agra, Mumbai and now Hyderabad. People of this city are very warm and welcoming, but the condition of these monuments are deteriorating as they are not maintained properly. I visited Hyderabad a few years ago but at that time these structures and the roads were well-maintained.”

The roads leading to Golconda are filled with the stink of garbage as it is thrown on roadsides in front of shops, which is very unhygienic, said the visitor.

Moreover, the Fateh Darwaza which was one of the pathways to the fort is now in a dilapidated condition. Also, the Moti Darwaza which led to Heerakhana once upon a time is neglected now as most of the garbage is thrown near this darwaza.

This pathway was used to import pearls and diamonds into the monument during the days gone by. “Today, it is the stench of garbage that welcomes tourists visiting from this darwaza, as the garbage is dumped right in front of it. If the truck of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation doesn’t come even for a single day, than the heap piles up like a mountain creating problems to residents and tourists,” said Mr Md. Afzal a social worker.

Mr Rohan Jain, a resident of Nanalnagar said, “The traffic problems at the monument should be addressed as early as possible, as the roads leading to Golconda are narrow and with more tourists coming, the roads here get jammed very frequently throughout the year.”