Ludhiana, Dec. 17 -- The irrigation department has flagged deviations from approved technical norms at an under-construction bridge over Buddha Nullah near RD 79,500 in Manna Singh Nagar and has asked the Public Works Department (buildings and roads) to carry out a detailed site inspection to prevent any risk to the drainage system.

According to an official letter issued by the drainage sub-division of the water resources department, Ludhiana, the matter came to light after the municipal corporation submitted an online application, which was forwarded through a communication dated December 2, 2025, from the office of the executive engineer, drainage-cum-mining and geology division.

Officials visited the site and observed that constructi...