Karnal, Jan. 3 -- Taking a serious view of the grave issue of air and water pollution caused by rice shellers/mills operating in the Guhla-Cheeka area of Kaithal, the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) stated that the right to live in a clean and healthy environment is a fundamental human right of citizens and cannot be compromised under any circumstances. The commission also directed officials of Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to conduct random night inspections to curb pollution caused by rice shellers.

The HHRC bench led by chairperson justice Lalit Batra and comprising members Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia were hearing a complaint filed by sarpanch of Khushhal Majra village Sarbjit Kaur and other residents.

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