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Residents of Five Dholka Villages Protest Toxic Chemical Waste Dump in Gujarat
✍️ India Today
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 03:03 AM
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Villagers from five settlements in Dholka, Gujarat, gathered to protest the dumping of hazardous chemical waste, demanding immediate action from authorities.
Residents of five villages surrounding Dholka in Gujarat assembled on the outskirts of the town to voice their opposition to the disposal of toxic chemical waste in the area. The protestors formed a human chain and displayed placards highlighting the health and environmental risks associated with the waste.
The waste, described by locals as hazardous, is believed to have been dumped by an unidentified industrial source. Villagers fear contamination of groundwater and soil, which could affect agriculture and drinking water supplies.
Local officials were approached by the demonstrators, who urged the government to intervene, secure the site and conduct a thorough investigation. The protest remained peaceful, with participants calling for swift remedial measures to protect public health.
The incident has drawn attention from regional environmental groups, who are monitoring the situation and urging stricter enforcement of pollution control regulations.
The waste, described by locals as hazardous, is believed to have been dumped by an unidentified industrial source. Villagers fear contamination of groundwater and soil, which could affect agriculture and drinking water supplies.
Local officials were approached by the demonstrators, who urged the government to intervene, secure the site and conduct a thorough investigation. The protest remained peaceful, with participants calling for swift remedial measures to protect public health.
The incident has drawn attention from regional environmental groups, who are monitoring the situation and urging stricter enforcement of pollution control regulations.