Two arrested for flouting pollution norms in Noida

Noida (UP), Nov 19 Two people were arrested here on Tuesday as they were apparently trading construction material in violation of the National Green Tribunal’s guidelines to curb pollution, the district administration said.

The action was taken during a joint inspection by officials of the Noida administration, the regional pollution control board and the local police, they said.

“Accused Aslam and Rajaram were held from Harola village in Sector 4 after they were found trading construction material kept uncovered, in violation of NGT’s guidelines,” City Magistrate Shailendra Mishra said.

An FIR has been registered against the two at the Sector 20 police station under relevant sections and further proceedings are underway, Mishra added.

Delhi-National Capital Region has been grappling with hazardous levels of air pollution since late October, prompting several restrictions from central agencies, including bans on construction activities, bursting of crackers and stubble burning among others.