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MP Sant Seechewal conducts surprise inspection of STPs
- Highlights discrepancies, also directs authorities for immediate action
Babushahi Bureau
Jalandhar (Punjab), March 30, 2025: Rajya Sabha MP and renowed Environmentalist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal today conducted an surprise inspection of the 50 MLD and 15 MLD treatment plants near the Kala Sanghian Drain in Basti Peer Daad.
During the visit, he took serious note of the non-functional treatment plants and the discharge of untreated sewage into the drain through broken pipelines.
Expressing displeasure, Sant Seechewal reprimanded officials for their negligence and immediately informed Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal, urging strict action against those responsible.He also sought accountability from officials across all concerned departments.
Responding to the matter, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Commissioner Municipal Corporation Jalandhar to visit the site and submit a status report within three days.Sant Seechewal further reviewed the ongoing work to cement the Kala Sanghia Drain, which has been in progress for several months.
He expressed disappointment upon discovering that sewer pipelines leading to the treatment plants had been deliberately broken, allowing continuous discharge of untreated sewage into the drain.
He instructed officials to expedite the work so that 100 cusecs of water could be released into the drain.Highlighting his long-standing fight against pollution with public support, Sant Seechewal lamented the persistent negligence of concerned officials.
Notably, the Kala Sanghian Drain originates from Bulandpur village, passes through Jalandhar city, and merges into Chitti Bein near Malsian. A project worth crores of rupees is underway to cement a 14-km stretch of the drain in Jalandhar city.