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Ghazipur fire: Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai asks pollution panel to impose Rs 50 lakh fine on EDMC

NEW DELHI: Environment minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to impose a fine of Rs 50 lakh on the East Delhi Municipal Corporation and take action against officials responsible for a massive fire at the Ghazipur landfill site two days ago.

It has also been decided to plan a campaign against open burning of garbage and fires at landfill sites, Rai said at a press conference.

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