Haryana's Jhajjar intensifies anti-pollution drive as NCR battles toxic air

Jhajjar, Nov 13 (UNI) Authorities in Haryana's Jhajjar district have intensified dust-control operations, nighttime surveillance and enforcement against polluting activities across Jhajjar, Bahadurgarh and Beri as the National Capital Region (NCR) struggles with deteriorating air quality, posing serious health risks to residents. The district administration has deployed anti-smog guns and water tankers to suppress road dust, while municipal teams have been directed to closely monitor construction activities, open waste burning and other sources of air pollution under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Deputy Commissioner Varsha Khangwal has instructed all concerned departments to ensure strict enforcement of…