Ludhiana, May 11 -- A city-based industrialist has raised concerns over the excavation of newly constructed roads in the Focal Point area by the company executing the 24x7 water supply pipeline project.

Rahul Verma, a city-based industrialist, said while the pipeline work, aimed at improving water supply infrastructure, is necessary, it should have been coordinated with officials dealing in road construction work in advance. "These concrete roads have been laid after decades and represent a major public investment. Digging them up soon not only reflects poor planning but also risks wasting taxpayer money," Verma said.

He said the company undertaking the excavation work should adopt a more careful and technical approach. "Instead of usin...