Ludhiana, Nov. 18 -- A fresh concern has been raised over the slow pace of compensation distribution to flood-hit families in Sahnewal, with BJP Punjab spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal alleging serious negligence on the part of the state government. He has written to chief minister Bhagwant Mann, stating that several affected families are still waiting for the promised financial relief.

According to Baliawal, villages including Sasarali, Boothgarh Banjara and Sasarali Colony suffered extensive damage during the floods triggered by the overflowing Sutlej. Apart from crop loss, several farmers also lost portions of their agricultural land, which was washed away during the deluge.

He reminded the chief minister that on September 12, the...