Illegal brass furnaces spreading pollution in Moradabad sealed!
The pollution control department sealed the illegally operated brass furnaces spreading pollution in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. On the orders of the district Magistrate, the district Environmental Committee conducted a checking campaign to crack down on the operation of illegal furnaces in the area. During this, two units were sealed in the presence of officials. At the same time, the operators of many units running illegally fled from the spot. Officials said that not a single illegal unit will be allowed to operate.
The Environmental Committee formed on the orders of DM Anuj Singh took action against the furnaces burning e-waste in illegally operated furnaces in Bhojpur, Lalbagh, Nawabpura, Barwalan, the coastal area of ramganga river in Moradabad city. Officials of the Divisional Transport Department, electricity Department, Municipal Corporation Moradabad, Deputy pollution Control Board Moradabad conducted a checking campaign with the police force of Kotwali Mughalpura. In a joint intensive checking campaign in Barwalan area, two units operating illegally were sealed. After which the team reached to check the e-waste furnaces located in Lalbagh, but seeing the action, the operators running the furnace illegally ran away.
Action causes panic among brass traders
Action on these illegal brass furnaces has created panic among brass artisans. Most of the brass furnaces in the city are being operated on coal, which is poisoning the air. Assistant engineer of Uttar Pradesh pollution Control Board mahendra singh said that RTO, Municipal Corporation and electricity Department have also been included in this action. The team has sealed two illegal furnaces running in Barwalan area. mahendra singh said that this action has been taken because these illegal furnaces were spreading pollution in the environment.
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