MC writes to CP for FIR over garbage burning

Taking strict stance over dumping of garbage in the open and burning it, the municipal corporation (MC) has written to Commissioner of Police (CP), seeking an FIR over a garbage burning incident reported near Gau Ghat cremation ground on November 10.

In a letter sent to Commissioner of Police Swapan Sharma, it has been stated that a garbage burning incident by some unidentified persons around 10 pm on Monday night was reported in a street adjoining Gau Ghat cremation ground falling under zone B of the civic body.

Soon after the civic body officials came to know about the same, the fire was doused, but this incident resulted in pollution in the area.

Stating that strict legal action should be taken as per solid waste management rules, the MC has asked the police to probe the matter, lodge an FIR and take strict legal action against the violators.

MC Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal stated that the civic body would take strict legal action against anyone caught burning waste. Apart from imposing hefty challans of up to Rs 25,000, an FIR would also be lodged against the violators over burning of garbage.