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Rights panel steps in to address alleged contamination of well water near temple

The Hindu Nov 12, 2026 at 06:53 AM IST India
Rights panel steps in to address alleged...

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The State Human Rights Commission intervened, prompting the temple to install a new waste‑treatment plant to address alleged well‑water contamination during the Nadathurappu festival. The plant’s operation will be tested at the 2026 festival, with a follow‑up hearing scheduled for September.

Key takeaways

  • The State Pollution Control Board and temple officials pledged permanent resolution once the treatment plant is operational.
  • A 600,000‑litre wastewater storage tank has been built, and treated water will be used for agriculture.
  • The petitioner, an environmental engineer, and the panchayat secretary must appear at the September Commission hearing.
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