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The Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana, is all set to start cleanliness work on the approximately 1-km long nallah running between Vishvkarma Chowk and the railway crossing of Gurdwara Dukhniwaran. The cleanliness work, to begin from Thursday, will be followed with the construction of slabs to cover the nallah.

It was after a meeting with residents of the areas adjoining the nallah that MC Zonal Commissioner Vinod Sharda decided to undertake cleanliness work of the nallah.

"While the residents suggested that the nallah should be permanently covered, we have decided to construct slabs around the nallah so that periodic cleanliness drives can be undertaken. Closing down of the nallah may result in waterlogging during the ensuing monsoons," said Sharda, while adding that work orders have already been awarded to a contractor.

Interestingly, the stench emanating from the nallah had prompted residents to construct ramps at various points, following which the MC demolished these structures last year in the name of encroachment.

The MC had, thereafter, promised to get the nallah cleaned — an assurance that has not been forthcoming until now.

Superintending Engineer, Operation and Maintenance Cell, Arun Sharma maintained that the entire work will be completed within a month.