Residents of Warje recently raised alarm over substandard road construction after videos showing poorly executed asphalting went viral on social media. The footage highlighted serious negligence, prompting swift action from the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).

Following the public outrage, the contractor responsible for the shoddy work has been fined ₹1 lakh. In addition, two engineers from the PMC’s road department have been suspended for failing to properly supervise the project, sending a firm warning against lapses in accountability.

The incident comes despite the PMC’s recent launch of a “pothole-free Pune” initiative, inaugurated by Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram. The campaign was expected to improve road quality and repair efficiency across the city.

In Warje, the cont

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