Massive Raid Confiscates 950 kg of Banned Plastic in Latur

The Latur Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra conducted raids across 18 wards, seizing 950 kg of banned plastic and collecting fines of Rs 1.65 lakh. These actions align with their campaign to combat the sale and use of prohibited plastic, advocating for eco-friendly alternatives.

In a decisive move against environmental pollution, the Latur Municipal Corporation has cracked down on the use of single-use plastics, officials announced. Raids across 18 wards led to the seizure of 950 kg of banned plastic materials and the collection of Rs 1.65 lakh in fines.

The operation, part of a wider campaign by the civic body's sanitation department, aimed to dismantle the sale and distribution networks of prohibited plastic items in the area. Shops and individuals storing these materials faced penalties.

Highlighting the environmental dangers posed by single-use plastics, officials urged the public to transition to eco-friendly alternatives, such as cloth bags, as part of efforts to safeguard the environment.

(With inputs from agencies.)