BMC`s flying squad finds pollution norm violations at BKC bullet train site

Updated On: 03 December, 2025 08:04 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

During an inspection conducted by the BMC’s flying squad, officials found that ongoing bullet train construction works in the BKC area were violating several pollution-related norms. (PICS/ RITIKA GONDHALEKAR)

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<p>While the National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRC) stated that 85 per cent of the excavation work has been completed, the flying squad, which visited the site last Friday, observed multiple non-compliances from the 28-point rule list</p>

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While the National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRC) stated that 85 per cent of the excavation work has been completed, the flying squad, which visited the site last Friday, observed multiple non-compliances from the 28-point rule list

<p>H East Ward Officer Mrudula Ande provided details of the violations, saying, “The matter of rising pollution levels has been taken very seriously by the corporation"</p>

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H East Ward Officer Mrudula Ande provided details of the violations, saying, “The matter of rising pollution levels has been taken very seriously by the corporation"

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According to BMC, water sprinkling, misting, spraying, or fogging is not being carried out during excavation and rock-breaking activities

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Dust is also accumulating on project-area roads

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The NHSRC has assured that necessary actions will be taken immediately to prevent further pollution

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