Medical waste discarded, set on fire
The Sivanthipatti police have initiated an investigation into the illegal disposal of medical waste. Unidentified individuals reportedly transported the waste to a forest area and set it on fire. Authorities are currently searching for the culprits following a complaint from the local Village Administrative Officer.
- ▪Medical waste was discarded and set on fire near MGR Nagar.
- ▪The incident was reported to the police by the Village Administrative Officer.
- ▪Fire and rescue services extinguished the fire after being alerted by the public.
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The Sivanthipatti police have registered a case against unidentified persons who discarded medical waste and set on fire.Police said unidentified persons, who brought medical waste in a mini lorry to the forest near MGR Nagar under Sivanthipatti police station limits on Sunday, discorded it and set on fire.Following information from the public, the fire and rescue services personnel doused the fire.Village Administrative Officer of Sivanthipatti Kaveri, after visiting the spot, filed a complaint with Sivanthipatti police, who have registered a case and are on the lookout for the culprits.
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