Ludhiana, June 22 -- Residents and traders near the civil hospital have alleged that garbage dumped at a designated collection point near GLADA ground often remains unattended for days, resulting in unhygienic conditions and raising concerns over public health and safety.

According to locals, municipal vehicles regularly dump waste at the site, but delays in lifting have led to the accumulation of garbage, leaving the area grappling with foul odour and deteriorating sanitary conditions. Residents claimed the problem has persisted for years despite repeated complaints to the authorities.Shopkeepers and residents said the unchecked accumulation of waste has become a daily inconvenience, affecting both business activity and the quality of l...