Ludhiana, Aug. 10 -- A portion of Pakhowal Road near the indoor stadium caved in on Saturday morning, causing panic among commuters. The incident, which occurred due to leakage from two private water and sewer connections, is the third such case in just one week.

Although the MC sewer line was not damaged, the repeated incidents have shaken public confidence in road safety during the rainy season. Many residents now feel that driving on city roads has become risky, especially after recent cave-ins near Near Shingaar Cinema on July 22, at Mintgumri Chowk on August 2 and at Fountain Chowk on August 4.

The problem came to light around 8 am when residents noticed a deep crater, with water visibly flowing underground. The timing worsened the...