In a significant move against environmental violations, authorities in Haryana have dismantled eight illegal metal scrap furnaces operating in Sonepat district. The crackdown targeted unauthorized industrial units that were causing substantial pollution in the region.
Major Operation Against Pollution Violators
The enforcement action took place on Tuesday in the Murthal area of Sonepat, where a joint team comprising officials from multiple departments launched the operation. The team included representatives from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB), the Sonepat district administration, and local law enforcement agencies. This coordinated effort demonstrates the government's serious approach to tackling environmental crimes.
According to official reports, these illegal furnaces were operating without the necessary permissions and were involved in processing metal scrap through environmentally hazardous methods. The units had been functioning despite clear violations of pollution control norms and industrial regulations.
Complaint-Driven Action
The crackdown came in response to multiple complaints from local residents and environmental activists about the severe pollution caused by these unauthorized operations. Local communities had been suffering from air and soil pollution generated by the furnaces, which operated without proper emission control systems.
An HSPCB official confirmed that the furnaces were processing various types of metal scrap, releasing toxic fumes and contaminants into the environment. The operations were conducted without following standard environmental safety protocols, posing significant health risks to nearby communities.
Ongoing Enforcement Efforts
This is not the first such action in the region. Authorities have been conducting regular inspections and enforcement drives against illegal industrial units across Haryana. The state government has intensified its campaign against pollution violations following increased awareness about environmental protection and public health concerns.
Local residents have welcomed the action, expressing hope that it will lead to improved air quality and reduced environmental degradation in the area. Community representatives have called for continuous monitoring to prevent such illegal operations from resuming.
The successful operation in Sonepat sends a strong message to other unauthorized industrial units operating in violation of environmental laws. Authorities have warned that similar actions will be taken against any illegal furnaces or polluting units found operating anywhere in the state.
