Citizens protest decision to build cremation ground in Himmatnagar's Ward 6

A resolution by the municipality to establish a new cremation ground in Ward Number 6 of Himmatnagar has sparked controversy. The municipality has decided to construct this facility near the pumping station at Survey Number 14/2 of 79 in the Motipura area. Local residents have registered strong opposition to this decision.

According to a Sandesh report, residents of Gargacharya Society, Kabir Residency, Parishramnagar, Suryanagar, Chandranagar, Ramdev Ashram, Kabir Ashram, the school for the deaf and mute, Sardar Patel Girls Hostel, Nandgher, and the Anganwadi have submitted a representation to the Chief Officer of the municipality, Upendra Gadhvi, and Deputy President Gopalsinh Rathod. The residents claim that the consent of the nearby people was not sought and they do not want a cremation ground close to a residential area.

Citizens have further complained that sewage water continuously flows in the storm-water drain, causing people to fall ill. Additionally, the drinking water pipeline passes through the sewage water. Residents have given a 15-day deadline to stop the sewage flow and relocate the water pipeline. Ward members Hitesh Patel, Jatin Kahar, and Bhargavbhai also joined the protest.