Ludhiana, June 18 -- A skating rink located near Sarabha Nagar built at a cost of nearly Rs.1-crore under the Smart City Mission is now drawing criticism for its poor condition with skaters and parents alleging that the facility has become unsafe for regular use.

This skating rink was developed to promote sports among youngsters. However instead of serving as a quality training the facility is reportedly struggling with damaged patches and recurring defects.

Residents question the negligence of the municipal corporation officials as such a large amount of public money has developed problems repeatedly within a few years.

The locals alleged that the condition of this skating rink raises serious concerns about the quality of construction...