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KARACHI: More than a week has passed since Eidul Azha, yet the foul smell emanating from animal offal and sacrificial waste continues to linger across large parts of the metropolis, affecting residents in almost every district.
The persistent stench appears to stem from two major factors: in some areas, animal remains are still lying unattended at garbage collection points and open spaces, while at many locations where waste has been removed, authorities have failed to properly clean the sites or apply sufficient quantities of lime to neutralise the odour.
For many residents, the issue has gone beyond inconvenience. They say the smell has not only disturbed their peace of mind but has also disrupted their daily and social lives.
Citizens complain that offal was removed from several locations after a considerable delay, while in many places animal remains can still be found decomposing in the open.
