Three cows die, 40 fall ill after toxic waste dumped along KMP Expressway
Incident triggers anger in Tauru subdivision, villagers report toxic fumes
In yet another case of alleged illegal dumping, three cows died and over 40 fell seriously ill after consuming water contaminated with industrial chemical waste dumped along the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway near Goyla village in Nuh district.
The incident occurred in the Tauru subdivision, in the stretch between the KMP Expressway and a railway line. Residents reported a strong toxic stench in the area, causing eye irritation and breathing discomfort among locals and passersby.
According to cattle owners, the incident took place around 11 am on February 9, when Wahid, son of Noorla, and Jumma, son of Nazar, both residents of Kaliyaka village, along with Shah Rukh, son of Ameen, of Goyla village, had taken their cattle for grazing in the area. Wahid had 50 cows, Jumma 80 and Shah Rukh 60.
They alleged that an unidentified vehicle driver dumped chemical-laden water between the railway line and the expressway. The cattle consumed the contaminated water, affecting 43 cows. Three died, while the others fell critically ill.
Wahid lodged a complaint at the Mohammadpur Ahir police station, stating that the incident occurred due to the negligence of an unknown vehicle driver. Based on his complaint, police have registered an FIR against unidentified persons.
Villagers said the chemical appeared highly toxic, claiming several cows collapsed on the spot. Some birds were also reportedly found dead in the area.
Residents alleged that illegal dumping of industrial waste in the area has become frequent, particularly at night, possibly by factories or scrap units. They said the latest incident has severely affected the local environment and triggered widespread anger among villagers.
Investigating officer Rafiq Ahmed visited the spot and said a case had been registered on the basis of the complaint. He added that efforts were underway to identify those responsible for dumping the chemical waste and that strict legal action would be taken.
‘The Tribune’ had earlier reported instances of industrial waste being illegally dumped and burnt in border villages of the region.
