Updated On: 11 January, 2024 06:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Assistant engineer of solid waste management department says cops, RTO have been told to ensure dumping doesn’t resume

The plot at Veera Desai Industrial Estate in Andheri West before and after mid-day’s coverage. Pics/Prasun Choudhari
Hours after mid-day exposed how truckloads of debris were being dumped for more than six months at Veera Desai Industrial Estate in Andheri West, the authorities finally cracked down on the menace, causing residents to heave a sigh of relief.
mid-day, on January 8, in its report ‘50 trucks dump debris here’ shed light on the environmental and health hazards posed by the unchecked disposal of debris at the spot, leading to an outcry from the local community. Residents, who had been grappling with the detrimental effects of the illegal activity for an extended period, are finally relieved. The closure of the site marks a significant step towards restoring a healthier and more sustainable living environment.