Ludhiana, Dec. 2 -- Barely hours after cabinet minister Dr Ravjot Singh held a review meeting on the Buddha Nullah rejuvenation project, three previously sealed outlets near the Tajpur Road dairy complex were found open again, discharging cow dung directly into the drain that feeds the waterbody.

The fresh violation raises questions about on-ground enforcement and the compliance of civic bodies with state and NGT directives.

Municipal commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal, when contacted, said strict directions have been issued. "I have directed officials to immediately close the outlets as this is violating the orders," he said. A field report has been sought from the sanitary and enforcement wings and action will be taken against those respo...