Ludhiana, May 31 -- A heap of biomedical waste, including used syringes, injection needles, blood-stained gloves and medicine vials, was found dumped in the open near a busy intersection in Model Town on Sunday, sparking concerns over public health and sanitation in one of the city's densely populated localities.

The hazardous waste was spotted near Mint Gumri Chowk, close to Bank of Maharashtra and opposite Bindra Motors, an area that witnesses heavy pedestrian and vehicular movement throughout the day.

The matter came to light after social activist Arvind Sharma submitted a complaint to civil surgeon Dr Ramandeep Kaur, seeking immediate removal of the waste and an inquiry into its source.

According to the complaint, the biomedical wa...