The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has filed a written complaint at Kamla Market police station against the BJP-ruled Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), pointing to its activities of illegally dumping waste from the Bhalswa garbage mountain into residential plots. Led by AAP MCD co-incharge Praveen Kumar, co-incharge Preeti Dogra, and Councillor Rakesh Kumar, the AAP demanded an immediate halt to this unlawful activity.
Praveen Kumar said the BJP’s claims of reducing the landfill are false, as the waste is merely being shifted into inhabited areas, causing severe pollution and endangering public health. The party has demanded that MCD dispose of the landfill waste strictly as per its by-laws. After filing a complaint at Kamla Market police station, AAP MCD co-incharge Praveen Kumar stated, “BJP’s claim of eliminating or reducing the Bhalswa garbage mountain is completely false. BJP leaders are making statements while the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is carrying out this activity. The Bhalswa landfill waste is being cut and dumped into nearby residential plots where people live. This is completely illegal and violates MCD’s by-laws. It is spreading dangerous diseases in the area and causing water and soil pollution, which is extremely wrong and hazardous for the residents.” Demanding accountability from the BJP-ruled MCD, Praveen Kumar said, “On behalf of AAP, I demand that this activity be stopped immediately. The BJP leaders must apologise to the people of Delhi for their misleading statements. This illegal act will not be tolerated. Today, AAP has filed a formal complaint against it at Kamla Market police station, which details the entire issue. MCD co-incharge Preeti Dogra, Councillor Rakesh Kumar, and several AAP workers were present during this. We all demanded that this unlawful dumping be stopped immediately and that MCD follow its by-laws for proper waste disposal.”
Station House Officer (SHO) at Kamla Market
In his written complaint to the Station House Officer (SHO) at Kamla Market police station, AAP MCD co-incharge Praveen Kumar stated, “The landfill waste from Bhalswa is being illegally dumped in residential plots, which is causing water and soil contamination and exposing residents to severe health risks.” Highlighting the dangers further, he added, “In several areas, unprocessed waste is being dumped illegally and used to fill residential plots. This act is not only unlawful but also poses a grave threat to public health, the environment, and general safety.”
Trouble caused by this illegal dumping
1. Air pollution and dust levels have increased, worsening public health.
2. Stagnant water has become breeding grounds for mosquitoes, raising the risk of diseases.
3. Movement of vehicles and pedestrians has been disrupted.
4. Poor-quality dumping has caused the ground to sink and blocked drainage systems.
5. Recently, in Rama Vihar, Mundka, a seven-year-old girl drowned in water that had collected in plots due to illegal garbage dumping.
Citing a newspaper report published on 3 November titled “Garbage mountain to end by 2026 – Pravesh Wahi, Leader of the House”, Praveen Kumar said, “Even MCD officials have admitted that soil and waste from the Bhalswa landfill are being used merely for filling plots.”
He added, “Therefore, dumping landfill waste or construction debris in any area is clearly illegal and a violation of municipal and environmental laws.”
AAP demands action from the SHO
Illegal dumping in residential plots should be stopped immediately. Strict legal action should be taken against those involved, including vehicles, under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and environmental laws. Coordinate with MCD to remove the dumped waste and restore cleanliness.
