Mangalore:  Residents of Shanthinagar near Nandigudde in Mangalore staged a protest on October 5, Friday condemning the apathy of the authorities towards the terrible condition of roads in the area which are poorly maintained. Residents also complained that the open drains led to seepage of drainage water and contamination of well waters.

Residents further said that the local Corporator Appi was apathetic towards their pleas and suggested that they instead file an application with the city corporation.

The residents demanded that the roads of the area and the drains be repaired at the earliest.