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NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL NEW DELHI (PRINCIPAL BENCH)
PRAKASH SHRIVASTAVA, CP, ARUN KUMAR TYAGI, JM, DR. A. SENTHIL VEL, EM
NEWS ITEM TITLED "JAUNDICE OUTBREAK HITS SHOPIAN; CONTAMINATED WATER SUSPECTED" APPEARING IN KASHMIR LIFE DATED 31.01.2024 VS
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of the jaundice outbreak. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. actions and responses from local authority regarding water safety. (Para 4 , 5 , 8) |
| 3. reports on water quality and health impacts. (Para 6 , 7 , 10) |
| 4. judicial directions based on health and environmental laws. (Para 19 , 20) |
ORDER
1. This OA is registered suo motu on the basis of the news item titled "Jaundice Outbreak Hits Shopian; Contaminated Water Suspected" appearing in Kashmir Life dated 31.01.2024.
2. The news item relates to outbreak of Jaundice in Pahnoo Village of South Kashmir’s Shopian and as per the news item persons have been tested positive for Jaundice and many are exhibiting symptoms of the disease. The allegation is that the Jal Shakti Department has failed to provide safe drinking water which is the cause of outbreak in the Village. The news item also contained the stand of locals that numerous children have tested positive for Jaundice which is attributed to the contaminated water. It also mentions that the problem is life threatening and fever and vomiting are common symptoms among children in the area. The relevant part of the news item reads as under:-
“KASHMIR Life Jaundice outbreak Hits Shopi
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