India, May 9 -- The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has initiated action against two premium housing societies in Bhugaon and Bhukum for allegedly violating environmental laws and polluting the Ramnadi river, officials said.

These housing societies are allegedly releasing untreated sewage water into the Ramnadi river causing outrage among the residents of Bhugaon and Bhukum as well as environmental activists who have complained to the MPCB and local gram panchayats. Apart from the MPCB and gram panchayats, the Bhugaon and Bhukum officials during inspection have confirmed that these housing societies are releasing untreated sewage into the Ramnadi river.

Advocate Krunnal Gharre, who has complained to the local bodies and the M...