Ludhiana, Feb. 15 -- Leakages have once again surfaced in the pipeline laid under the World Bank-funded canal-based 24x7 water supply project, raising questions over the quality of execution and monitoring by the municipal corporation (MC).

A fresh complaint has been received regarding water leakage at three locations on Pakhowal Road. Arvind Sharma, a city resident, said that under the World Bank project promising 24-hour canal water supply, pipes have developed leakages opposite Bikaner Sweets near the Indoor Stadium and near Deep Filling Station (petrol pump) on Pakhowal Road. Water was seen flowing onto the road, leading to wastage and inconvenience to commuters.

Residents said such incidents defeat the very purpose of the ambitious...