Lucknow, March 25 -- The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) sealed illegal garages and car trading operations running inside two of the city's key multilevel parking facilities in Hazratganj, following a surprise inspection on Tuesday.

Led by mayor Sushma Kharkwal and municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar, the team found basements being used as illegal car markets and garages at the multi-level parking in Hazratganj. The violations prompted immediate sealing of the units and seizure of equipment, including laptops.

A similar pattern emerged at the parking facility near KD Singh Babu Stadium, where unauthorised automobile activities were also underway.

Beyond illegal use, the inspection exposed serious neglect of basic facilities. Lifts ...