With teams of the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), and municipal corporation initiating sampling of the sewage water in Giaspura area and inspecting any blockages in the sewage, the incident has brought to focus the sorry state of the sewerage system in the area, which is densely populated.
A toxic gas lead in the area claimed 11 lives on Sunday. However, the reason of the tragedy is not yet known.
Residents have complained that moderate rains worsen the situation and foul smell engulfs the whole area.
