Budgam, July 5: Residents of Batapora Khanihuma in central Kashmir's Budgam district have expressed concern over the increasing dumping of garbage along the Gulmarg–Magam road, alleging that the stretch has turned into an open dumping site, posing environmental, health and safety hazards. Locals said indiscriminate disposal of solid waste along the roadside has become a persistent problem, creating foul smell and marring the appearance of one of the busiest roads connecting Magam with the tourist destination of Gulmarg. Zahid Ahmad, a sumo driver, said the continuous dumping of garbage has become a nuisance for commuters and tourists travelling on the route.