SANGRUR, July 6 -- A private school in Balran village of Sangrur district has come under the scanner after villagers alleged that it had been disposing of sewage into a borewell, compromising the health of students and nearby residents.

Acting on the complaint, a team from the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) inspected the school and found the school management discharging the sewage directly into the borewell.

PPCB executive engineer Rohit Singla said the school management had admitted to the lapse. "They have been directed to stop using the borewell for sewage disposal with immediate effect. Further action would be taken on Monday after verification of all facts," he said. School chairman Suresh Kumar also admitted the violation....