Renuka Suryavanshi

Pune, December 5, 2025: Over 120 flat owners of Tulshi Shakuntala Kanade Park in Undri have issued a strong complaint to civic and environmental authorities, alleging continued burning and dismantling of metal scrap in the open at a nearby scrapyard—despite multiple prior complaints. They say the practice, which involves the use of oxygen cylinders for gas cutting, is releasing toxic fumes and posing a serious health hazard, especially to children and elderly residents.

In a recent email to officials, residents highlighted that the open burning has severely affected the community’s well-being. One resident mentioned that his elderly mother, who suffers from COPD, is experiencing increased breathing difficulties due to the polluted air. Several families have even purcha

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