Ludhiana, Oct. 29 -- Despite repeated claims by the Ludhiana municipal corporation (MC) of maintaining proper solid waste management and regular lifting of garbage from compactor sites, heaps of waste were again seen burning in different parts of the city on Tuesday.

Thick smoke filled the air near the wholesale vegetable market on Bahadur K Road and along Old Court Road, where large piles of garbage were found on fire. What has alarmed residents is that both these spots already have compactors installed by the MC, yet waste continues to be dumped in the open.

These areas are densely populated, and hundreds of commuters pass through them daily. The burning garbage not only creates air pollution but also poses a serious health hazard to ...