Indore: Union Carbide’s toxic waste reached Pithampur on Thursday (2 January). On Friday (3 January), the protest against burning of 337 metric tonnes of Union Carbide's waste began.
Thousands of people took part in protest. People created ruckus at Pithampur bus stand and raised slogans 'Toxic waste will not burn, will not burn'. After protests Section 163 has been imposed in Pithampur that prevents gathering of more than four people at one place.
Protesters tried to block road
When the protesters tried to block the road, the police dispersed them by using mild force. Two youths who were protesting tried to immolate self by pouring petrol on them. Both got burnt in the fire. The youths have been admitted to the hospital.
According to the information, Rajkumar Raghuvanshi poured petrol on himself. Suddenly, Rajkumar started burning. Raju Patel, who was standing near Rajkumar, also got caught in the fire. The police and the people present on the spot extinguished the fire. Both have been admitted to the Burn Unit ICU of Choithram Hospital in Indore.
When the protesters started going to Ramki Enviro Industries, the police stopped them by barricading. Due to the protest, vehicles were diverted from Power House Square via Mahindra Bridge.
The members of Pithampur Bachao Samiti also returned from Delhi and reached the protest site. The people of the committee say that the fast will continue till the toxic waste is taken back from here. The women involved in the protest have collected their bangles to send them to the public representatives. Along with the local people, BJP and Congress leaders are also participating in the protesters.
Petition filed
On the other hand, Advocate Babulal Nagar, who filed a petition in the High Court against burning of UCC waste, said that we have filed a petition in the High Court. The hearing will be held on January 6. We will present the ill effects of this waste and other information before the court.
Dhar Collector Priyank Mishra and SP Manoj Kumar Singh have appealed to the people of Pithampur to maintain peace. The officers said that the government will not take any such step, which will harm the public. But if someone violates the law and order, we will take strict action. You are requested not to take the law in your hands. Maintain peace.
Prakash Kumar Pandey
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