Ludhiana, May 20 -- Residents and transporters operating in Transport Nagar have raised serious concerns over broken roads, blocked sewerage, garbage dumping and illegal encroachments in the area. Locals said the condition of the area has remained neglected for decades despite repeated complaints to the authorities.

Sonu, who works in Transport Nagar, said waste is regularly dumped in the area while sewerage lines remain blocked for long periods.

He added that factory waste and chemical discharge also enter the drains, creating foul smell and unhygienic conditions. According to him, broken roads, dust and overflowing garbage have made daily movement difficult for transport workers and vehicle owners.

JP Aggarwal said the issues had alr...