Illegal Mining : Dangerous Health Hazards

Deucha Pachami has been in the news in recent years for disputes around the proposed coal exploration there. However, the locality has been the hotbed of illegal mining for several decades now. The rampant, mindless stone crushing going on in the area had a devastating impact on the health of local population, predominantly from tribal communities. A recent BBC report, re-produced below, is truly an eye-opener.

https://www.bbc.com/bengali/articles/c258v9722ezo