Quthbullapur takes to the streets

Hyderabad: Resident welfare associations of various areas in Quthbullapur constituency like Bachupally, Nizampet, Miyapur and Gandhi Nagar are protesting against pharma companies for polluting the environment. They are also upset with TSPCB for not taking appropriate action.

On Thursday, members of various RWAs came together to vent their anger about regular release of untreated, polluted air by pharma companies, which lead to unbearable stench and is also a potential health hazard.

The residents were supported in their protests by Quthbullapur MLA K.P. Vivekanand. Residents alleged that TSPCB officials were colluding with pharma companies. A resident said, “Despite a directive from Union environment ministry, TSPCB has not taken any action against the polluters.”

Another resident said, “Whenever we complain to TSPCB, officials reach the spot late and by that time the stench is gone. Instead of reaching early next time, officials get angry at us for disturbing them unnecessarily.”