Mohali, March 29 -- Following concerns over ineffective waste management and inadequate fire safety measures, the local commissioner appointed by the Punjab and Haryana high court visited the Mohali Phase 8 dumping ground on Friday to verify the progress of disposal work.

The visit came after multiple court orders and environmental penalties were imposed on the authorities to redress the waste management issue.

The commissioner observed that the disposal work was moving at a slow pace. He advised the workers to proceed swiftly, highlighting that a fire outbreak would be challenging to control. During the inspection, no official from the municipal corporation was present, raising questions about the administration's commitment to address...