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Punjab Pollution Control board orders closure of dyeing unit for polluting environment

LUDHIANA: After the video of effluent coming out in streets near Samrala chowk went viral and residents raised the matter with concerned officials, the Punjab Pollution Control board has directed the state power corporation limited to disconnect the electricity connection of this dyeing unit from where discharge was done in the MC sewer lines.

The industry will remain closed unless owner do not make required arrangements as per norms.

On Thursday night the residents from area near Samrala Chowk raised hue and cry when streets were flooded with red colour water coming from a dyeing unit nearby.

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