India, March 23 -- Around 1,000 people protest in Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh, over alleged pollution by pharmaceutical firm

Villagers claim groundwater contamination, foul air and noise from the plant affecting daily life

Concerns raised over water usage near a river that supports drinking and irrigation schemes

Protesters cite past incident involving alleged transport of untreated waste

Local groups warn of escalation if authorities fail to act

Around 1,000 people staged a protest and rally in Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh on March 23, 2026, accusing pharmaceutical firm Kinvan Pvt Ltd of causing water, air and noise pollution.

The demonstrators, many of them women from 10 to 15 nearby villages, alleged that the company was violating...