BJP leader, locals protest over overflowing sewage at Ikahri Pulli underpass

The Ikahri Pulli underpass near the railway station here is facing a crisis reminiscent of the Lohian railway under-bridge where a farmer tragically lost his life due to accumulation of water.

• Residents are voicing their concern saying that the MCD seems to be waiting for a similar tragedy to occur.

BJP leader and residents hold a protest in Jalandhar. Tribune Photo

• The problem of a blocked sewer here is not new, it has persisted for years despite numerous complaints.
• Local shopkeepers have also raised concerns about the sewage overflow which creates conducive conditions for the breeding of mosquitoes and other insects.
• BJP leader Kishan Lal Sharam led a protest at the site.
• The BJP leader stressed that dirty water from the underpass is not only a nuisance but also poses health risks, especially to school-going children, because of the insanitary conditions.
• Additionally, the lack of streetlights in the area has allowed miscreants to take advantage resulting in numerous snatching incidents.