LUCKNOW, Feb. 10 -- Many open garbage carrying trucks of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) continue to raise stench and litter city roads with waste. Despite the authorities' regulations prohibiting transportation of uncovered garbage, multiple trucks still move through various areas without any protective covering, causing inconvenience to residents and commuters alike.

Acknowledging the issue, LMC official Manoj Prabhat said stringent action will be taken against violators. "It is strictly prohibited to transport garbage without covering it. We impose fines on private contractors responsible for waste collection if they fail to follow this rule," he said.

"Moreover, we have also started stopping such trucks from entering Shivri ...