Residents petition against stone quarry operating near agricultural lands
Villagers near Madathukulam have petitioned the District Collector to close a stone quarry that is causing structural damage to homes and environmental pollution.
Farmers in the Narasingapuram area of Tiruppur district are facing severe hardships due to a private stone quarry operating near their agricultural lands. The quarrying activities have disrupted the local agricultural ecosystem.
Residents claim that the blasting at the quarry is causing cracks in their homes, while dust pollution and heavy truck traffic have made daily life difficult. A petition has been submitted to the District Collector seeking the closure of the quarry.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai