The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice to the Haryana government following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by residents of Nuh village, who have been enduring the unchecked burning of industrial waste for over 12 years. The petitioner highlighted that chemical waste from the National Capital Region (NCR) and Rajasthan is regularly brought and burned in the villages of Khori Kalan and Khori Khurd, leading to severe health issues for the residents, including eye, throat, and lung problems.
The situation escalated when a massive fire broke out recently, spreading to the nearby jungle and threatening to engulf the entire village. Despite raids, checks, and medical camps by authorities, the burning continued unabated. A special pollution board team, led by an SDM, was sent to review the situation only after the fire spread to the Aravallis and required intervention from the Fire Department.
Residents, having lost faith in local administration, pooled resources to file the PIL, stating that the High Court is their last hope. Many have started sending their children to other villages to escape the hazardous conditions. The local Panchayat expressed despair, noting that no medical camp was held in Khori Khurd to avoid exposing the severity of the health crisis.
This issue is part of a longstanding dispute between Haryana and Rajasthan over the illegal discharge of waste, with residents now hopeful that both BJP-led states can collaborate to find a resolution.
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