In Telangana, ‘polluting’ ethanol factory closed after villagers protest

Villagers in Dilawarpur, Nirmal district, protested against an ethanol factory, alleging pollution. District collector Abhilasha Abhinav halted production and construction at the factory after discussions with protesters, who had earlier blocked officials and clashed with police. The collector assured that concerns were conveyed to CM Revanth Reddy and a report would be sent to the Centre.