Ludhiana, June 29 -- The neglected surroundings of the abandoned City Centre complex have become a cause of concern for residents of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar who allege that garbage dumping, overgrown vegetation and anti-social activities have made the area unsafe and unhygienic.

Residents said the vacant land surrounding the unfinished project has gradually turned into an informal dumping ground, with heaps of waste and unchecked wild vegetation giving the area an abandoned appearance, adding that stagnant waste and dense foliage could become a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other pests during the monsoon.

Locals also alleged that people frequently gather at the site to consume alcohol, leaving behind empty liquor bottles and oth...