India, July 19 -- Ludhiana

Residents of Haibowal on Jassian Road have urged the municipal corporation (MC) to take immediate and long-term measures to address the deteriorating condition of roads and persistent garbage dumping in the locality.

They alleged that the civic issues have remained unresolved for years, making daily commuting difficult and creating unhygienic conditions, particularly during the monsoon season.

According to residents, the road is riddled with potholes that become waterlogged after every spell of rain, posing a serious risk to pedestrians, schoolchildren, elderly residents and two-wheeler riders. At the same time, garbage dumped along the roadside continues to accumulate, leading to foul odour and raising conce...