India, Nov. 9 -- Irked over increasing pollution and traffic congestion caused by heavy vehicles, residents of more than 38 housing societies from the Wakad-Tathawade area have written to the Pimpri-Chinchwad police; demanding immediate, stern action against those violating norms.

The group on Thursday submitted a complaint to the police under the banner of the Wakad-Tathawade Housing Societies Forum. The residents expressed concern over the constant movement of dumpers, cement mixers, and vehicles from ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants in the area that cause significant air pollution, dust, and traffic congestion in the area. The residents claimed that despite existing restrictions on the movement of heavy vehicles between 8 am and 12 pm,...