- Over 100 residents from 50 housing societies in Sopanbaug, Udaybaug, BT Kawade Road, Hadapsar, and other nearby areas gathered for a peaceful protest on December 22, 2024, to demand the removal of a garbage depot causing severe air pollution and foul smell.
- Residents cited health hazards such as respiratory infections, asthma, and irritation of eyes, nose, and throat due to the PMC and PCB Solid Waste Management and Composting Plant in Hadapsar.
- The protest was organized by the Residents Forum – Udaybaug, Sopanbaug, Ghorpadi, with participants carrying placards demanding clean air and the relocation of the waste processing plant.
- Local MLA Chetan Tupe joined the protest and pledged support to address the issue in the state assembly.
- Advocate Anirodha Mishra alleged contempt of a court order directing the removal of the plant and announced plans to meet with government officials to escalate the matter.
- Govind Bhagchandi warned of further demonstrations if authorities do not act promptly to remove the waste processing plant.
- Meher Venkatraman expressed shock at the sight of garbage mountains posing a potential threat to aviation safety.
- Task Force members informed protesters that despite court orders and government instructions, the PMC and PCB have failed to remove the waste processing plant, leading to growing frustration among the community.
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