India, April 24 -- A brick kiln in Dhoom Manikpur, Greater Noida, is under investigation following viral complaints on social media alleging severe air pollution caused by the unit. The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has stepped in after complaints were forwarded to the Central Pollution Control Board, directing the brick kiln operator to submit a compliance report within a week, addressing adherence to all operating conditions.

Regional UPPCB officials revealed that the kiln has been emitting thick black smoke, potentially due to malfunctioning or poorly maintained air pollution control equipment. There are also suspicions that unauthorised fuel may be in use, which violates both the Air (Prevention and Control of Polluti...