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“Following these discussions, instructions were issued to halt all ongoing site activities of this plant until Sept 18.
The protest was withdrawn following an intervention by Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and local police officials, according to the protesters. Our protesters cross-verified on the ground that the work is not underway and then decided to withdraw the agitation,” said Vishal Harpale, a protester. The issues of both sides were discussed, after which a decision to stop the construction was taken,” said a senior official of PMC.
The protesters initially continued their demonstration at the site for two days to verify if physical operations had ceased, citing the absence of a written order from the municipal body.
“A meeting with elected members, the contractor, and protesters was held earlier this month. Pune: Protesters opposing a new garbage processing plant at Uruli-Phursungi on Friday temporarily suspended their demonstration.