Ludhiana, July 27 -- The ongoing anti-dengue campaign in Ludhiana has hit a roadblock as the health department has issued 806 challans for breeding spots identified on private properties since late May, but the municipal corporation has acted on only 111 of these. The delay in enforcement is raising concerns about the effectiveness of the city's anti-dengue efforts, especially as the monsoon season continues to provide ideal conditions for mosquito breeding.

Under the "Har Sukarvaar, Dengue Te Vaar" campaign, launched by state health minister Dr Balbir Singh, the health department has been inspecting various areas to identify and eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites, issuing fines to property owners who fail to prevent such condit...