DC orders inspection of illegal activities in basements 

Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney on Thursday instructed a thorough inspection of all buildings to ensure there are no commercial activities or other issues taking place in the basements. 

DC orders inspection of illegal activities in basements 

Ludhiana, August 1, 2024: Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney on Thursday instructed a thorough inspection of all buildings to ensure there are no commercial activities or other issues taking place in the basements. 

The Municipal Corporation, Commissionerate Police, GLADA, Additional Deputy Commissioner (UD), Ludhiana Improvement Trust, District Fire Officer, and Superintendent Engineer PWD (provincial division) have all been directed to conduct special inspections in their respective areas and submit an Action Taken Report within a week. The inspections will focus on checking if basements are being used for commercial purposes, compliance with fire safety regulations, adherence to building by-laws, and other related issues.

These orders come in the wake of a tragic incident in Delhi where three students lost their lives due to flooding in a building basement.