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40-vehicle convoy, 700 security guards: The mammoth task of shifting 337 tonnes of toxic Union Carbide waste

IndiaTimes Thursday, 2 January 2025 ()
After 40 years of waiting, hazardous waste from the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy is finally being transported to a disposal plant in Pithampur. The convoy of 337 metric tons of waste, escorted by 700 security personnel, follows rigorous safety protocols and will be incinerated within 3 to 9 months.
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40 Years After Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Toxic Waste Leaves for Incineration | Exclusive Ground Report 08:37

 Forty years after the devastating Bhopal Gas Tragedy, a major step has been taken to address the hazardous legacy of the disaster. Hundreds of tonnes of toxic waste, left behind at the site, have been moved to a disposal facility in Madhya Pradesh's Pithampur for incineration. The 1984 tragedy, which...

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