Ludhiana, Nov. 28 -- Construction work along Buddha Nullah by the municipal corporation (MC) has sparked protests from residents and environmental groups, who claim the waterway's width is being illegally reduced in violation of National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders. The tribunal had ordered a few months ago that no construction, temporary or permanent, should take place along Budha Nullah until further notice.

The Public Action Committee (PAC), which has already filed a case with the NGT over the issue, plans to submit another complaint highlighting the latest work near Shivpuri bridge, where 8 to 10 feet of the Buddha Nullah has reportedly been encroached upon. According to them, the civic body has recently completed a retaining wall ne...