Ludhiana Municipal Corporation removes 8 encroachments from green belts

The Municipal Corporation (MC), Ludhiana, removed eight encroachments from green belts in Sarabha Nagar and the Model Town Extension area here on Wednesday.

The drive was carried out on the directions of MC Commissioner Sandeep Rishi. These encroachments were done by owners of a food outlet, liquor vend, etc. The sub-zone office of the MC, Ludhiana, situated in Leisure Valley (Sarabha Nagar) has also been demolished.

Talking about a liquor vend situated near the Dugri canal bridge, building branch officials of MC Zone D stated that entry to the liquor vend was through the green belt. The pavement outside the vend has been razed and it had been sealed by the civic body team.

Further, the residents/owners had been warned of strict legal action if they try to encroach upon the green belt areas again.