Magistrate Initiates Investigation on Coke Pollution
The Dstrict Magistrate of Varanasi, Bina Kumari Mina, has initiated an investigation into the role of the Coke Bottling Plant in Mehdiganj on the drop in local water levels and high incidence of toxic chemicals around the plant site.
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The DM of Varanasi has asked Assistant DM R.P Singh to lead this study following the reports by the State Pollution Control Board reporting changes in water level and high amounts of hazardous chemicals that has affected neighbouring communities.
This action follows the Water Conference that culminated in Varanasi last week as well as the march to the bottling plant organized to increase awareness and share the concerns of local communities with regards to the impact of the bottling plant. The DM had promised to quickly take action following these findings.
Posted by collective at April 07, 2008 12:14 PM
