India, July 27 -- Residents of South City-1 have alleged poor maintenance of the Silokhra pond, developed last year, saying the five-acre waterbody has become covered in algae and emits a foul stench due to inadequate upkeep over the past two to three months.

During an HT spot check on Sunday, the pond was found blanketed with a thick green algae-like layer, with a pungent odour emanating from the waterbody and its surroundings. Locals said the pond, for which work began last year and was completed in May this year, is now covered with algae and emitting a foul stench due to inadequate maintenance over the past two to three months.Residents alleged that water from a sewage treatment plant (STP) flows into the pond and claimed there are h...