Ludhiana, April 13 -- Amid the city's winning spree of awards under the Smart City Mission, local areas have reported long standing sanitation issues. The garbage dump under the bus stand flyover, near the Scooter Market, stands in stark contrast to the cleanliness campaigns promoted by the authorities, as local residents and traders reportedly flood the municipal corporation (MC) with complaints.

The undisposed garbage under the flyover has been riddled with foul smell, rat, flies and mosquitoes, posing a health hazard for residents and visitors. The situation continues to worsen as the garbage covers a large area of the road where thousands of vehicles cross everyday. Despite repeated complaints, the situation remains unchanged, claim ...