Ludhiana, Nov. 19 -- Concerned over the deteriorating state of a public park at Gole Market in Model Town, local shopkeepers submitted a complaint to the deputy commissioner on Tuesday, demanding immediate action.

The traders say the park has been neglected for months, causing inconvenience to visitors and impacting businesses nearby. They also raised concerns that the national flag installed in the park is being disrespected due to poor upkeep.

Arvind Sharma, a shopkeeper, said the situation has become unbearable.

"A toilet has been constructed right in the centre of the park. There is filth everywhere-inside the park and outside. The main gate is missing, garbage trolleys are kept inside and basic maintenance is ignored," Sharma said...