NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported borewell water contamination due to seepage of chemical-laden factory effluents near Ambad Industrial Area in Nashik district, Maharashtra

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports regarding borewell water contamination in the Dattanagar locality near the Ambad Industrial Area in Nashik district, Maharashtra. The contamination is reportedly caused by the seepage of chemical-laden factory effluents, affecting residents who have received contaminated water for two months. Consequently, the NHRC issued a notice to the Maharashtra Chief Secretary for a detailed report within two weeks and sought comments from the Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board.