Maha: Tankers banned at night in parts of Thane to check release of chemicals into water bodies

Police in Maharashtra’s Thane district have restricted the movement of tankers in certain areas to curb instances of hazardous waste being released into water bodies, an official said on Wednesday.

Such vehicles have been banned from the streets between 6 pm to 6 am till May 13, 2023, within the limits of Dombivali, Ambernath, Additional Ambernath and Badlapur industrial areas, said a release by Deputy Commissioner of Police (SB) Dr Srikant Paropkari.

It has been observed that hazardous chemicals are being released into rivers and creeks at night, said the release. The illegal act affects the health of citizens and pollutes the environment, it said.