‘We Fear Our Water’: Gujarat Villages Claim 54 Cancer Cases In 7 Years Due To Chemical Contamination
Residents of five villages in Gujarat’s Dholka have been protesting for days over chemical contamination of groundwater. Villagers claim 54 people have died of cancer in 7 years and blame nearby factories, while officials say the link requires investigation. They also report widespread skin diseases and fear unsafe borewell water. A protest over alleged chemical … Read more