In a concerning incident, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has taken strict action against a laboratory found guilty of dumping hazardous biomedical waste at Katraj Ghat. The discovery of three bags filled with syringes and numerous bottles containing blood samples has raised alarm bells among environmentalists and animal welfare activists.
Key Points:
- Pune Municipal Corporation’s solid waste department discovered three bags of biomedical waste, including syringes and blood sample bottles, at Katraj Ghat.
- Prompted by complaints, PMC officials launched an investigation into the matter, led by Rajesh Gurram and Vikram Kathawat.
- The inquiry revealed Healthcare Services Pathology Laboratory as the culprit, resulting in a fine of ₹1 lakh and a stern warning against repeating such actions.
- Sandeep Kadam, head of the Solid Waste Management Department, emphasized the identification of the responsible lab through discarded medical documents.
- PMC urges citizens to responsibly dispose of waste, highlighting the threat posed to the environment and wildlife by improper disposal practices.
- Zoophilist Balasaheb Dhamale and his team witnessed the spillage of syringes and blood sample bottles, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the environmental and wildlife risks.
The PMC’s solid waste management department swiftly responded to mitigate the dangers associated with improper disposal of biomedical waste.
