Ferozepur, April 12 -- Deputy commissioner Deepshikha Sharma has ordered a probe into alleged unauthorised commercial construction on prime land controlled by the Punjab State Cooperative Supply and Marketing Federation Limited (Markfed) in Ferozepur, raising concerns over the misuse of government property.

The controversy centres on a strategically located site on Malwal Road near the city bus stand, where Markfed maintains warehouses for government stock.

The matter surfaced on Monday following a complaint by local stakeholder Anil Sareen, who alleged that ongoing construction of shops and commercial activities violate a court-mandated status quo.

According to Sareen, the civil judge (senior division) restrained all parties in Septem...