Mohali, Aug. 10 -- As piles of garbage continue to line on the roadsides in Kharar and along the Landran stretch, residents are now raising concerns over the persistent neglect by sanitation authorities. Despite repeated complaints by the residents, these garbage heaps remain for weeks, sometimes even months, before they are cleared, only to return within days.

Locals highlight that open dumping spots have become a permanent sight near residential colonies, market areas, and internal roads. "What's worse, the waste often spills onto the main road, causing a foul odour throughout the day," one of the residents said.

"This isn't a one-week or two-week problem. These garbage heaps are always here," said Ravinder Kumar, a shopkeeper near th...