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NGT cracks down on Dombivali industrial belt

Pollution control board told to shut down units polluting Ulhas river The stench of noxious chemical fumes almost leaves you dizzy the moment you enter the industrial belt of Dombivali. Broken pipelines and open drains releasing untreated effluents towards the Ulhas River are a common sight. Residents say they can feel the fumes rising out of the drains with their palms.