Ludhiana, Oct. 1 -- The Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) has sought a compliance report from the Ludhiana municipal corporation over the deteriorating condition of Jagraon Bridge, directing the civic body to submit a report on the action taken to address the reported damage.

The commission's notice follows a complaint filed by social activist Arvind Sharma on July 19, raising concerns over damaged sections of the bridge and claiming that the MC had not even prepared an estimate for the required repair work.

Sharma also raised questions over the civic body's reported claim that widening of the bridge and construction of retaining walls were covered under the World-Class Roads Project. He said the matter was subsequently cross...