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Bhiwandi Garbage Crisis Enters Fifth Day; Dumping Resumes Under Police Protection After Childs Death

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  1. Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC) resumed garbage dumping at the Chavindra dumping ground under police protection after a five-day protest.

  2. A three-year-old girl, Shanaya Abdul Haque, died after being run over by a municipal garbage vehicle on July 11, triggering the protests.

  3. Nearly 2,500 tonnes of waste accumulated across Bhiwandi during the disruption.

  4. BNCMC announced Rs 4 lakh compensation to the victim's family and safety measures, including CCTV cameras, a watchtower, and verification of vehicle documents.

  5. The civic body plans to permanently close the Chavindra dumping ground once an alternative site is acquired through the Thane district administration.

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