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Hoshiarpur residents vow to combat industrial, crusher pollution

Members of the Save People, Save Villages Struggle Committee during a meeting at Mahindwani.

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In a meeting held in Mahindwani village under the leadership of Ashok Kumar Sharma, president of the ‘Save People, Save Villages Struggle Committee Ilaka Beet’, residents vowed to take a strong stand against pollution caused by industries and crushers operating in the border areas of Himachal Pradesh.

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The committee expressed grave concern over the unchecked air, water, land, and noise pollution affecting the region. Members resolved to wage a sustained battle to end this environmental crisis. A mass awareness campaign will precede the struggle to mobilise villagers and districts for collective action.

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Ashok Sharma criticised the state government and administration for failing to honour the promises made to the committee in 2022-23, leaving victims without relief.

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