Tuticorin: Days after a sulphuric acid leak was detected at Sterlite copper plant in Tuticorin, a top district official on Saturday said 1,300 tonnes of the liquid has been removed so far from the premises.
Speaking to reporters, the district collector Sandeep Nanduri said so far 1,300 tonnes of sulphuric acid have been removed in 75 tankers.
On June 17, authorities had said leak of sulphuric acid was detected at the Sterlite's copper plant in Tuticorin, triggering fear among residents.
The copper firm moved the plea stating that the leakage could be due to sabotage.
Speaking to reporters, the district collector Sandeep Nanduri said so far 1,300 tonnes of sulphuric acid have been removed in 75 tankers.
On June 17, authorities had said leak of sulphuric acid was detected at the Sterlite's copper plant in Tuticorin, triggering fear among residents.
The copper firm moved the plea stating that the leakage could be due to sabotage.
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