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Uttar Pradesh police ban use of gas cylinders around Taj
Mahal
Agra:
Police in Uttar Pradesh have banned the use of gas cylinders
around the Taj Mahal to save the monument from environmental
pollution and unforeseen mishaps. The Supreme Court had
earlier barred food stalls located around the Taj Mahal
from using kerosene stoves, coal and wood to cook food.
Only gas cylinders were allowed for cooking. Deputy Superintendent
of Police G.S Sirohi, who is in-charge of security around
the Taj Mahal, issued the notice. Shop owners have reacted
with dismay to the move. "The notice says that we cannot
use gas cylinders. If we don't use it then what will we
use? They say we cannot use wood for cooking as it causes
pollution to the Taj Mahal. You tell me what should we
use then? " asked Leela, a shop owner. When this was brought
to his notice, Senior Superintendent of Police, Brij Bhushan,
said they are studying the Supreme Court order and the
notice would not be brought into effect until a complete
study is done. The Supreme Court is ken to protect the
Taj Mahal and nearby other historical monuments from air
pollution and is aware that increased commercialisation
through tourism is adversely affecting conservation efforts.
-August
16, 2009
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