Ludhiana, Dec. 21 -- The sub-divisional magistrate (SDM), Ludhiana (West), has submitted a status report to the deputy commissioner on the proposed relocation of the carcass plant, stating that the two sites inspected for the purpose do not have adequate vacant land.

Official sources said the report was prepared in compliance with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order dated October 27, 2025, in connection with NGT case no. 289 of 2023. The exercise followed a meeting chaired by the deputy commissioner on November 28, 2025, during which a committee was constituted to identify around 25 acres of land for the operation or shifting of the carcass plant and to submit a joint feasibility report.

The committee included representatives of the...