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NHRC seeks report on borewell water contamination in Nashik, Maharashtra
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India announced on 16 October 2026 that it has taken notice of reports regarding borewell water contamination in the Dattanagar locality near Ambad Industrial Area in Nashik, Maharashtra. The contamination is allegedly caused by chemical effluents from nearby factories, affecting residents for two months.
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- 16 October 2026
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