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After 40 years, convoy carrying gas tragedy waste heads out of Bhopal

IndiaTimes Thursday, 2 January 2025
Trucks carrying 337 metric tons of hazardous waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy have been moved to a disposal plant in Pithampur. Security measures are stringent, involving a convoy of 40 vehicles and 700 security personnel. Local industrial workers are concerned about potential safety risks, but officials assure all necessary precautions have been taken.
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News video: Bhopal's toxic waste begins safe disposal in Pithampur, 40 years after the 1984 disaster| VIDEO

Bhopal's toxic waste begins safe disposal in Pithampur, 40 years after the 1984 disaster| VIDEO 03:01

 Bhopal's toxic legacy, tied to the 1984 industrial disaster, has haunted the city for decades. The hazardous waste, stored for years at the Union Carbide factory, is now being moved for safe disposal to Pithampur. This long-awaited step raises important questions about accountability, transparency,...

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