India, May 26 -- Faulty and inadequate streetlights in several Manesar sectors have raised safety concerns among residents, who say the lack of proper illumination poses risks for commuters and locals.

Residents told HT that streetlights in sectors 79, 81, 90, 91, 93, 95, 99 and 99A have either stopped working or remain poorly maintained for long stretches. While many need urgent repair, several areas also require new installations to improve visibility.

Santosh Kumar, a resident of Pareena Laxmi in Sector 99A, said key stretches such as the Garhi-Basai road, the road connecting Pareena Coban to Gopalpur, and another stretch near Pareena Coban have only a few functional lights. "These roads remain poorly lit, causing inconvenience and s...