Cancer Epidemic in Faridabad Village: Toxic Air, Water Claiming Lives
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News18•20-01-2026, 13:53
Cancer Epidemic in Faridabad Village: Toxic Air, Water Claiming Lives
- •Jhadsetli village in Faridabad's Ballabgarh area is experiencing a cancer epidemic, with 40-50 villagers currently battling the disease and many lives already lost.
- •Residents attribute the rise in cancer cases over the last decade to toxic air and contaminated water from surrounding industrial areas and factories.
- •Chemical-laden factory wastewater seeps into the ground, contaminating the groundwater used by villagers for drinking and daily needs.
- •Garbage burning by Rohingya scrap dealers further exacerbates air pollution, contributing to the village's toxic environment.
- •Villagers report an increase in other ailments like heart attacks and asthma, demanding government intervention for clean air, water, and investigation into industrial pollution.
Why It Matters: Jhadsetli village faces a severe cancer crisis due to industrial pollution, demanding urgent government action.
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