Alarming Air Pollution in East Delhi: A Call for Action

The National Green Tribunal has demanded a response from pollution authorities due to alarming heavy metal pollution in East Delhi. The Tribunal, acting on a newspaper report, highlighted health risks and is seeking compliance with environmental laws ahead of a hearing on February 6.

The National Green Tribunal has called upon the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and other relevant authorities to respond to rising heavy metal pollution in East Delhi's air.

The body took notice of a newspaper report based on an IIT-Delhi study indicating alarming levels of metals like lead, cadmium, and nickel that pose serious health risks.

Authorities are required to submit their affidavits before the Tribunal by February 6, to ensure adherence to pollution control laws.

(With inputs from agencies.)