Large heaps of garbage along the Ghunsi River and Bhopal-Raisen Bypass have raised serious concerns over the city’s cleanliness and waste management system. Despite ongoing cleanliness drives by the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC), several areas on the outskirts of the city continue to witness indiscriminate dumping of waste. The Ghunsi River, located near Chhan village, falls under Municipal Ward No 85 and Zone No 19. Large quantities of household and other waste have been dumped along its banks, posing a potential threat to the surrounding environment and water resources. The situation is equally concerning along the Bhopal-Raisen Bypass, where garbage heaps can be seen at multiple locations. Marks of garbage burning are also visible at several spots, raising concerns about air pollution and public health. The condition has prompted questions over the monitoring of waste disposal and the enforcement of cleanliness regulations. Umashankar Tiwari has urged civic authorities to immediately clear the garbage, ensure regular cleaning and take strict action against those dumping or burning waste in the open to protect the river and surrounding environment.