Hyderabad, Feb. 20 -- The Telangana High Court has sought responses from the Centre and the state government over the continued use of the highly toxic herbicide paraquat, amid concerns about recurring deaths linked to poisoning.

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin issued notices while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) initiated on the basis of a letter addressed to the Chief Justice.

The letter alleged that more than 200 people in Telangana die every year due to paraquat poisoning.

Bench directs centre, state to clarify stand

Taking note of the concerns raised, the bench directed the Union government, the state authorities and the departments concerned to clarify their stand...