India, Jan. 31 -- Residents living around Nahur railway station on the Goregaon-Mulund link road are plagued by the pollution from an old cement godown there which, they say, is a health hazard.

"My 12-year-old has developed four cysts under the ears and has rashes all over his body," said Amit Gavas. "He takes daily medication. Our doctor has suggested getting an air purifier at home, but the kids also play outside so it won't help much." Gavas, who has been living in the area for six years, said that most children there had rashes or redness in the eyes.

Amit's wife, Aasmi, added that they had not opened their windows from the time they got the house. "There is always a layer of cement in our balcony and has to be washed every day," s...