KUKURMARA, Nov 13: Residents of Dakhala Uparhali in Palashbari constituency on Thursday protested against the Trimurti Shikhar industrial unit, alleging that foul odour and pollution from it had created a public health crisis.
The protesters gheraoed the unit's main gate and alleged that the persistent odour had made life difficult for local people.
They claimed that several teenagers in the area had developed unidentified illnesses. They also alleged that 28 people had died prematurely in the area over the past three years due to pollution from the unit.
The residents said they had repeatedly raised the issue with the unit authorities and the administration, but no effective action had been taken.
They demanded an immediate halt to the alleged pollution and strict action against the unit. The protesters warned of a bigger agitation if the issue was not resolved soon.
