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Dumping Covid related wastes draws ire
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 05 2020:
Sports enthusiasts and locals have denounced authorities concerned for dumping COVID-19 related bio-medical waste at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex today.
People reportedly witnessed personnel of IMC (Imphal Municipal Corporation) in PPE kits unloading and burying biomedical waste on the southern side of the sports complex near the indoor hall/rowing canal today.
When enquired, the IMC workers allegedly told them that they were asked to dump and bury the waste by a Medical Officer at Bal Bhavan.
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Asserting that the site should not be turned into a dumping site as it is a place where young children and budding players practice games and sports, people who witnessed the IMC workers dumping the waste alleged that proper protocols have not been followed.
The IMC workers were not seen using any chemical and other standard agents supposed to be used in burying such biomedical waste, they claimed adding such practice may cause health hazards.
The State should identify a proper place to bury COVID-19 related medical waste to avoid possible health hazards, they said adding a representation was submitted to the Health and Family Welfare Minister earlier not to use the complex for dumping the waste.
"The Khuman Lampak is a sports complex where our children train in many disciplines and become National and international players bringing fame to the State.
This complex should not be turned into a dumping site," one of the people said.
They also sought the attention of the Government and authorities concerned regarding the matter.
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