3 days ago

Collector Reviews Pollution Complaints as Villagers Report Red Borewell Water

The district collector visited two villages near the Meghnagar industrial area.

Villagers showed him reddish water from a borewell.

They said factory pollution may be affecting their water, crops and health.

Some residents also reported breathing problems and more smoke from factories at night.

The collector asked officials to test the soil and inspect the crops.

He also visited schools, ponds, farms and drinking-water sources.

At Amli Pathar, officials were told to arrange two borewells.

The collector said factories breaking pollution rules could face action.

Key facts

Villages visited: Fatehpura and Amli Pathar
Reported water issue: Residents showed reddish borewell water at Bachchu Muniya’s house in Fatehpura.
Reported health concern: Residents complained of breathing difficulties and alleged industrial pollution affected health.
Crop-related action: Agriculture officials were directed to conduct soil testing and survey possible pollution impacts on crops.
Water arrangements: Officials were directed to arrange two borewells for drinking water at Amli Pathar.
School condition: Fatehpura’s school building was declared unsafe and demolished last year; the school and anganwadi now share a building.
Collector’s warning: Industries violating pollution norms would face action.

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