Bhopal clears toxic waste from 1984 tragedy.
The toxic waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy is being carefully transported via a 250-kilometer-long green corridor. The operation is accompanied by ambulances, police vehicles, and fire brigades to ensure safety. This marks a significant step toward clearing the remnants of the devastating industrial disaster.
Twelve containers of hazardous waste from the 1984 disaster are being transported under heavy security to Pithampur, Bhopal.
The Police Commissioner assured that the transportation of the hazardous waste is being carried out with the highest safety standards. An officer of the Additional Superintendent of Police level is closely overseeing the operation, ensuring that every precaution is taken to avoid any mishaps. The transport process, which began late Wednesday evening, is being carefully coordinated with a team of fifty police personnel providing constant escort. The waste, remnants of the 1984 Union Carbide gas disaster, is being moved through a specially designated 250-kilometer-long green corridor from Bhopal to Pithampur. Along with the police, ambulances, fire brigades, and other emergency services are accompanying the operation to guarantee safety at every stage of the transportation.
The 337 metric tonnes of toxic waste, remnants from the 1984 Union Carbide disaster, had been stored at the abandoned factory in Bhopal for decades. In preparation for its safe removal, the waste was carefully packed into 12 specially designed leak-proof and fire-resistant containers. Each container holds approximately 30 tonnes of waste, with the material packed in jumbo HDPE bags to prevent any chemical reactions during transit.
Before the shift began, a 200-meter radius around the factory was sealed off to ensure safety. Extensive precautions were put in place, with the transportation process involving around 200 workers. To minimize exposure risks, the workers operated in 30-minute shifts, carefully loading the toxic waste into the containers. The operation, which began late Wednesday evening, is being closely monitored by authorities, with the transportation route, a 250-kilometer-long green corridor, being secured with police, ambulances, and fire brigades to ensure the highest safety standards.