Temple encroaches on park

From a small structure,it gradually grew in size. Today,the temple occupies a substantial part of the park. Attempts to develop the park have been futile.

The Municipal Corporation had installed play equipment as well as benches in the park.

No traces of the equipment are left in the park now.

The residents managed to save the benches by installing them on one side.

Rattan,a resident of the area said that they have approached the authorities,but little action has been witnessed.

“The temple has been growing in size. For the past few years,langar is organised here. This creates chaos in the area with scant regard being paid to cleanliness. We have been asking for the temple to be removed,but no action has been taken,” he said.

The parks have also become a place to install clothes lines and dry clothes. Another resident Ajay said,“They removed the play equipment installed in the park.

“No plantation can be carried out. The benches were saved after these were installed in one corner of the park,” he said.

He rued that there is no place for the children to play as they are asked to stay away.

Meanwhile Area Councillor H C Kalyan is of the opinion that no action should be taken.

He said that since the issue concerns the religious sentiments of people,the temple should be allowed to stand in the park.