The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Plea to close down stone quarry blasting rocks near Koonthankulam Birds Sanctuary
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The Hindu Bureau
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Villagers are petitioning the District Collector to shut down a stone quarry near the Koonthankulam Birds Sanctuary, citing noise and dust pollution that threatens migratory birds. They argue the quarry violates Supreme Court mandates regarding eco-sensitive zones around protected wildlife areas.
Demanding the closure of a stone quarry functioning near the Koonthankulam Birds Sanctuary, a group of villagers submitted petition to District Collector Anand Mohan on Monday.
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