Ludhiana, April 24 -- The Punjab State Human Rights Commission has issued a show cause notice to the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation commissioner for failing to comply with its directions in a complaint related to unfilled potholes across the city.

The panel has asked the civic body to explain why penal action should not be recommended for non-compliance with its earlier order. The notice has been issued under Section 16 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

The case stems from a complaint filed in February 2025 by social activist Rohit Sabharwal, who flagged the municipal corporation's failure to repair potholes, alleging that the poor road conditions had led to accidents and posed serious risks to public safety.

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