Jamalpur Police Charge 76 Dairy Farm Owners for Pollution of Buddha Nullah
Source: The DairyNews
In a significant environmental enforcement action, the Jamalpur police have booked 76 dairy farm owners for polluting Buddha Nullah near Tajpur Road. The legal action follows a complaint from Rajat Grover, the executive engineer of the water supply-cum-mining and geology department, prompting a thorough survey that revealed the disposal of dairy wastewater into the waterway.
Dilbag Singh, the investigating officer at Jamalpur Police Station, confirmed the findings, stating that the case has been filed under the Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873. This development comes amid heightened scrutiny by environmental authorities, driven by directives from the National Green Tribunal (NGT). A recent Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) report highlighted alarming levels of chemical and biochemical oxygen demand in the nullah's water, largely attributable to industrial activities, including nearby dyeing units.
Despite some actions taken against the dyeing industries, environmental activist JS Gill emphasized that these efforts are not enough, pointing out the continuous discharge of pollutants from various sectors, including electroplating industries. The situation has led to severe water contamination, affecting its suitability for irrigation and posing broader environmental hazards.
Despite some actions taken against the dyeing industries, environmental activist JS Gill emphasized that these efforts are not enough, pointing out the continuous discharge of pollutants from various sectors, including electroplating industries. The situation has led to severe water contamination, affecting its suitability for irrigation and posing broader environmental hazards.
