Ludhiana, May 28 -- Nearly five years after the municipal corporation spent around Rs.8 crore on establishing a carcass disposal plant at Nurpur Bet under the Smart City project, the facility continues to remain defunct, with the civic body still unable to identify an alternative site for its relocation amid repeated public opposition.

The plant was set up in 2021 to scientifically dispose of dead animals and address public health concerns caused by carcasses lying in open areas. However, residents of Nurpur Bet opposed its functioning from the outset, alleging that the facility would lead to foul smell and air pollution in the area.

Due to sustained protests, the plant could never become fully operational, forcing the district administ...