WHILE passing through the main road of Clifton, whenever I reach old Clifton Bridge I am horrified by the heap of garbage, which include construction debris, on an open plot, just adjacent to the site of luxury Datari Villas.

The sense of pity and sadness which must have been felt by every commuter crossing this important thoroughfare for the people living in Bath Island and Clifton — once considered to be posh localities of the metropolis.

This open plot of more than 4,000 square yards was once used by children for playing cricket in the evening. Interestingly this road is used by the governor, the chief minister and the chief secretary of the province and others.

What saddens me more is that the people living in the surrounding — who come from rich or upper middle class strata — have chosen to keep quiet.

This is the very spot where in 2004 the terrorists attacked the motorcade of Commander V Corps (Karachi), killing at least six people and injuring 10. A bomb was also planted in the debris of the plot but fortunately could not be detonated as it was defused on time.

I hope the authorities will take immediate action and cleanse the plot of garbage and also ensure action against those who have turned this site into a garbage dump. In case the plot is a government property, it should be converted into a beautiful park and a play ground for children, who are now playing cricket on the roads putting their life at risk.

LIAQAT ALLY AGHA
Karachi