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Administration Cracks Down on Stone Quarry Mafia; Will Residents Get Justice?
Palghar: A serious issue has come to light regarding cracks appearing in numerous houses due to illegal bore-blasting and explosions in stone quarries across parts of the district. The constant blasting has created an atmosphere of fear among residents, raising concerns about the structural safety of their homes. Following repeated complaints from locals, the District Collector has taken immediate cognizance of the matter and ordered action.
Preliminary reports indicate that explosions conducted for stone quarrying have caused cracks in the walls of houses in nearby settlements, with some instances of structural damage also being reported. Residents allege that these blasts pose a threat to life. Similar complaints have previously emerged from various parts of Palghar district.
Taking a serious view of the situation, the District Collector has ordered an inquiry by the concerned departments and stated that strict action will be taken against those involved in unauthorized quarrying, blasting that violates regulations, and breaches of safety norms. The administration will also implement necessary measures to ensure justice for the affected residents.
Locals have demanded strict action against the guilty and a curb on such hazardous activities. Meanwhile, the entire district is watching closely to see how the administration proceeds with this action.
Palghar: A serious issue has come to light regarding cracks appearing in numerous houses due to illegal bore-blasting and explosions in stone quarries across parts of the district. The constant blasting has created an atmosphere of fear among residents, raising concerns about the structural safety of their homes. Following repeated complaints from locals, the District Collector has taken immediate cognizance of the matter and ordered action.
Preliminary reports indicate that explosions conducted for stone quarrying have caused cracks in the walls of houses in nearby settlements, with some instances of structural damage also being reported. Residents allege that these blasts pose a threat to life. Similar complaints have previously emerged from various parts of Palghar district.
Taking a serious view of the situation, the District Collector has ordered an inquiry by the concerned departments and stated that strict action will be taken against those involved in unauthorized quarrying, blasting that violates regulations, and breaches of safety norms. The administration will also implement necessary measures to ensure justice for the affected residents.
Locals have demanded strict action against the guilty and a curb on such hazardous activities. Meanwhile, the entire district is watching closely to see how the administration proceeds with this action.
Preliminary reports indicate that explosions conducted for stone quarrying have caused cracks in the walls of houses in nearby settlements, with some instances of structural damage also being reported. Residents allege that these blasts pose a threat to life. Similar complaints have previously emerged from various parts of Palghar district.
Taking a serious view of the situation, the District Collector has ordered an inquiry by the concerned departments and stated that strict action will be taken against those involved in unauthorized quarrying, blasting that violates regulations, and breaches of safety norms. The administration will also implement necessary measures to ensure justice for the affected residents.
Locals have demanded strict action against the guilty and a curb on such hazardous activities. Meanwhile, the entire district is watching closely to see how the administration proceeds with this action.
