Haridwar Mela Hospital families seek action over dry termite-hit tree and wildlife risk after repeat

Families living in the residential quarters of Haridwar’s Mela Hospital have sought urgent safety measures over a large dry tree, overhanging branches and possible wildlife movement near their homes. They have asked the district magistrate to intervene after alleging that repeated complaints did not lead to action.

The quarters for Class IV hospital employees are located beside a forested area, according to Dinesh Lakhera, state president of the Class IV State Employees’ Union, Medical and Health Services. He said branches from trees lean towards the residences, creating concern for families living on the campus.

Residents also fear that snakes, pythons and other poisonous creatures could enter the area from the adjoining forest. The concern is linked to the location of the quarters and the condition of vegetation around them.

Risk from damaged tree

A large dry tree has reportedly remained standing on the hospital campus for several months. Lakhera said the tree has been weakened by termites and is in a dilapidated condition, raising the possibility of an accident.

The available account does not report any injury or confirmed wildlife incident. The concern raised by the families centres on the potential danger from the unstable tree, falling branches and animals near the residences.

Lakhera said letters were sent several times to the Forest Department and the wildlife warden, requesting that branches near the homes be pruned. He alleged that the requested action had not been taken.

Safety measures requested

The families have asked the district magistrate to ensure that the dangerous branches are trimmed and that the dry tree is addressed. They have also sought wire fencing along the forest-facing side of the campus and stronger safety arrangements for residents.

Nitin, Vikram Rana, Moolchand Chaudhary, Rupesh, Rai Singh, Arpit, Kedar Singh and Munesh also stressed the need to protect the families living in the hospital quarters.

The immediate issue raised by the residents is the need for an assessment of the tree and surrounding branches, along with measures to reduce access from the adjoining forest. Any action by the district administration or forest authorities has not been reported in the available material.

Conclusion

Families at Haridwar’s Mela Hospital have requested district-level intervention over a termite-damaged dry tree, overhanging branches and wildlife concerns, seeking pruning, fencing and improved security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where has the safety concern been raised?

The concern has been raised at the Mela Hospital campus in Haridwar, where Class IV employees’ families live in quarters beside a forested area.

Q. What is the main danger reported by the families?

They have pointed to a large dry tree weakened by termites, branches leaning towards homes and possible movement of snakes, pythons and other poisonous creatures.

Q. How long has the dry tree reportedly remained standing?

The large dry tree has reportedly been standing on the campus for several months.

Q. What action have the families requested?

They have sought pruning of branches, wire fencing along the forest side and improved safety arrangements.

Q. Which authorities were approached?

Dinesh Lakhera said letters were sent several times to the Forest Department and the wildlife warden. The families have also sought intervention from the district magistrate.