A sanitation and environmental issue arose in Jaisalmer as numerous cattle carcasses were discovered at the Baragaon dumping yard, approximately seven kilometers from the city. The carcasses, reportedly abandoned due to negligence by a contractor, led to foul odors and contamination worries in the vicinity.
The problem came to attention when videos of the dumping yard circulated, prompting prompt action by the Municipal Council. Upon learning about the exposed carcasses at the waste disposal site, the council swiftly initiated a response.
Municipal Council Commissioner Lajpal Singh Sodha took notice of the situation and issued a show-cause notice to the contractor accountable for removing dead animals and disposing of bones and hides. The contractor, identified as Goparam from Barmer district, was accused of breaching disposal regulations by leaving carcasses in the open instead of using designated burial pits.
In response to the Commissioner’s directives, teams from the Municipal Council’s Public Health Branch and sanitation department arrived at the site and commenced remedial actions. Using JCB machines, workers dug large pits and buried the cattle carcasses and other animal remains present at the dumping yard.
Officials mentioned that the burial process aimed to prevent further environmental contamination and alleviate the foul smell spreading in nearby areas. The Municipal Council cautioned of strict measures against the contractor, indicating that termination of the contract for bone and carcass disposal in the upcoming financial year might occur if the explanation provided in response to the notice is deemed unsatisfactory.
Commissioner Lajpal Singh Sodha stressed a zero-tolerance policy towards negligence in animal carcass disposal, emphasizing that detailed explanations have been requested. He assured that stringent actions would be taken if violations of disposal regulations are confirmed.
