Qutb Shahi-era Gulzar Houz turns into a plastic waste dump

Qutb Shahi-era Gulzar Houz turns into a plastic waste dump

Hyderabad: Once a testament to the glory of Hyderabad, Gulzar Houz today is a forgotten remnant of its glorious past. Located in the very center of the Old City, this ancient fountain, constructed in the Qutb Shahi times, was previously a fresh water source. Now, it has become a non-functional structure, a repository of plastic litter and stagnated water. Water accumulated in the well of the fountain after heavy rains hit the city mid-summer on …