Kollam dust pollution prompts human rights probe

The State Human Rights Commission has ordered an investigation into a Kollam M-sand sales center due to complaints of excessive dust pollution. This follows a local resident's claim that the dust is making it impossible to live near the facility. The Pollution Control Board is tasked with inspecting the site and submitting a factual report within a month. The commission's order comes after a complaint and a prior report indicating the center's owner was fined, but the complainant lacked supporting evidence at the time. The commission also requested a report from the mining and geology department. The complainant maintains the dust causes health problems, prompting the SHRC to order a more thorough investigation despite previous findings.