Rishikesh
Rishikesh waste plant dispute: Villagers protest FIRs as foul odour drives tenants from homes
Villagers protesting a waste-disposal plant in Rishikesh say a persistent foul odour has made nearby living conditions unbearable and prompted some tenants to leave rented homes. After demonstrators were booked, they accused elected representatives and the administration of ignoring their concerns and using police action instead of seeking a solution.