Indian authorities have begun the incineration of 337 metric tonnes of hazardous waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas leak site.
The waste, resulting from the world's deadliest industrial accident, poses significant environmental safety concerns, particularly regarding water contamination.
Activists question the disposal methods, claiming the solid waste may still contaminate local water supplies after incineration.
The process aims to alleviate ongoing health issues for residents affected by the disaster, which caused over 25,000 fatalities and severe health problems for many more.
The action was ordered following a high court mandate to clear the area and address decades-old environmental issues.
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