Toxic wastes and chemicals
Photo: MUNEM WASIF / DRIKNEWS
The hazardous wastes of Hazaribagh tanneries are now flowing through the city drains polluting most of the areas of Rayerbazar. The toxic effluent having a bitter smell is not only polluting the surrounding areas but also posing a serious health hazard to the people living in the adjoining areas. A lot has been written in the newspapers. Television channels also gave coverage highlighting the peril of the toxic wastes and other chemicals that are being used in the tanneries. The successive governments in the face of protests by the locals took a massive task of rehabilitating the tannery industry elsewhere with all modern amenities. However, it is very unfortunate that the owners of the tanneries show utter reluctance to shift their factories. I feel the government should take stern measures and make them shift as soon as possible and save thousands of people from the danger of toxic wastes and chemicals.
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