The Times of India            17.12.2013

8 illegal buildings demolished

LUDHIANA: Following complaints from area residents, the Ludhiana municipal corporation demolished eight buildings at Midda chowk, Ghumar Mandi, Hambran Road, Haibowal road and Kitchlu Nagar. The drive, led by Zone D assistant town planner (ATP) Rajinder Sharma, was initiated at Midda chowk. But at Ghumar mandi, the drive had to be halted as a group of councillors came in front of JCB machines to oppose the move. "The complaint against the authorities for interrupting the drive has been lodged with the higher authorities and such drives would continue in the near future in order to remove encroachments", said Sharma.