Due to the lack of regular cleaning of the drain, the risk of waterborne diseases has increased. The residents also pointed out that the main sewer lines of the locality have not been cleaned for several years, resulting in sewage backflow into streets during rainfall. This has made the living conditions unhygienic and unsafe.
Jalandhar: Residents of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Colony on Tuesday (Today, February 3, 2026) met Municipal Corporation Commissioner Sandeep Rishi. They highlighted long-pending civic issues related to drainage, sewage disposal, and public safety in their area, demanding the necessary solution.
The colony residents stated that for the past 8 to 9 years, they have been facing severe problems due to rainwater accumulation. During the monsoon season, rainwater enters their homes, causing repeated damage to household belongings and posing serious health risks.
They further informed the Commissioner that a dirty drain passing through the colony was recently cemented, during which the side wall along the drain was demolished. However, the wall has not been reconstructed till date.
The Residents further expressed their concerns about the safety, as such could lead to serious accidents and potential loss of life and property.
Due to the lack of regular cleaning of the drain, the risk of waterborne diseases has increased. The residents also pointed out that the main sewer lines of the locality have not been cleaned for several years, resulting in sewage backflow into streets during rainfall. This has made the living conditions unhygienic and unsafe.
Extending their appeal, the residents mentioned that the existing disposal units have never been desilted, and the two newly constructed drainage passages (culverts) over the dirty drain are weak and could collapse at any time. Moreover, complaints were raised about muddy drinking water supply at several places in the colony.
Among their key demands, the residents highlighted:
- Immediate construction of the side wall of the dirty drain
- Installation of a new disposal motor
- Proper cleaning of drain and maintenance of existing disposal systems
- Regular cleaning of sewer lines
- Allocation of funds for the development of colony parks
They urged the Municipal Corporation to resolve the issues at the earliest to prevent waterlogging during the upcoming monsoon season and to avoid any kind of loss.
Those present while meeting with the commissioner included K.D. Bhandari (Former MLA, Present BJP General Secretary), Sardar Gurdeep Singh (Councillor of Ward No. 82), Manhar Pashan (Vice President, Mandal No. 2), Rajan Tandon, Prakash Rana, Akashdeep Sethi, Rajeev Kumar, Sukhjit Singh Rahil, Manish Sharma, and Deepak.
