Thieves make off with tunnel lights

Despite several complaints in this column, the tunnel for pedestrians in the Dum Dum underpass remains pitch dark at night. Lights are installed for a few days, only to be stolen by thieves. The tunnel also continues to be filthy, thanks to beggars and vagabonds. The only new development is that the passage to the stations from the underpass is being taken over by hawkers. A few stalls have also come up. Most of them are run by Bangladeshi immigrants.

K. Ghosh, Nagerbazar.

Builders block road

The main approach road to Sarsuna Satellite Township has been encroached by builders, who have dumped building material on the road. Buses are also parked on its sides and washed with water, thus dirtying the entire carriageway. Most of the residents of the township are salaried and have to use the stretch to reach their offices and return home. The administration urgently needs to look into the matter.

P. Chowdhury, Sarsuna.

Noise assault by buses

With so much concern for pollution in every part of the world, it is time the government did something about the noise level in Calcutta. One of the main culprits behind the amount of noise on the streets are private buses and minibuses, many of which use piercing electric horns. The problem is acute on the outskirts of the city. Unless stringent steps are taken, a major portion of the population might turn deaf.

R. Kar, Garia.