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Villagers in Nangal, Punjab protest against Primo Chemical, demand inquiry
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 11:45 PM
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Residents of Nangal town rallied against Primo Chemical and secured a consensus to launch an official inquiry.
A group of villagers gathered in Nangal, a town in Punjab's Rupnagar district, to demonstrate against the operations of Primo Chemical. The protest was organized by local residents who voiced concerns over the company's activities in the area.
The demonstrators pressed authorities to initiate a formal investigation into the chemical firm's practices. Officials present at the site acknowledged the grievances and agreed that an inquiry would be undertaken.
While specific allegations were not detailed in the statements, participants highlighted potential risks to agricultural lands and public health, urging a transparent review of the company's compliance with environmental regulations.
The agreed inquiry is expected to involve local administration and relevant state agencies, with findings to be communicated to the community in due course.
The protest underscores growing rural apprehension about industrial projects that may affect livelihoods and ecological balance in Punjab's countryside.
The demonstrators pressed authorities to initiate a formal investigation into the chemical firm's practices. Officials present at the site acknowledged the grievances and agreed that an inquiry would be undertaken.
While specific allegations were not detailed in the statements, participants highlighted potential risks to agricultural lands and public health, urging a transparent review of the company's compliance with environmental regulations.
The agreed inquiry is expected to involve local administration and relevant state agencies, with findings to be communicated to the community in due course.
The protest underscores growing rural apprehension about industrial projects that may affect livelihoods and ecological balance in Punjab's countryside.