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A view of a crusher plant in Bara area in Khyber Agency. – Photo by Shah Nawaz Afridi

November 26, 2017

MARDAN: The district administration on Sunday closed down 12 illegal stone crushing plants set up at different areas of the district that was causing pollution and respiratory diseases.

According to district administration statement, the plants were set up without permission from the district government and in violation of environmental laws.

It said that the plants were set up Palo Dheri, Spenki, Jabgi and Sodham areas that were causing immense dust pollution in the areas.

The plants would be opened after the owners follow rules and regulations in line with environmental laws.

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