Ludhiana, Dec. 15 -- Even as the Ludhiana municipal corporation continues to highlight development works across the city, the lack of footpaths on several roads has emerged as a serious safety concern, with residents forced to walk on busy carriageways due to missing or encroached footpaths.

The issue has once again come into focus outside the MC's Zone D office, where interlocking tiles have recently been laid to organise parking. However, no separate space has been provided for pedestrians, compelling them to walk on the main road amid the fast-moving traffic.

Commuters say the situation reflects a wider problem prevalent across Ludhiana.

Residents pointed out that several major roads, including those in commercial and residential ar...