Ludhiana, June 26 -- With the monsoon rains hitting Ludhiana, Transport Nagar, one of the city's biggest commercial pockets has been plagued by mounting civil issues. The area that is spread in 114 acres is grappled with clogged drains, potholes ridden lanes, heaps of garbage and inadequate street lighting.

Voicing his concerns, Ved Sharma, a local transporter noted, "For the past two days, rainwater has collected on the roads, with no drainage in sight. Most manholes are either broken or uncovered. These are hidden under water, and have become dangerous traps for two-wheelers and small vehicles. Several light vehicles have toppled here. It is risky to drive in these conditions," he added.

Harminder Singh, a trucker who has been operati...