Lucknow, June 14 -- Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna conducted a surprise inspection of four Municipal Corporation wards in Lucknow on Saturday, expressing strong displeasure over poor sanitation conditions in the city.

The minister directed officials to take immediate corrective measures and warned of strict action against those found negligent, including salary deductions.

During the inspection, Khanna found clogged drains and piles of garbage in several areas. He reprimanded the concerned officials on the spot and ordered them to improve cleanliness standards without delay.

Speaking to ANI after the inspection, Suresh Khanna said, "Today, I visited four to five wards. Our first stop was Ghanta Ghar Park in Lakshmi ...