Indian authorities said on Thursday they had completed moving toxic waste from the site of the 1984 Bhopal gas leak disaster, which killed more than 5,000 people, to a disposal facility where it will take three to nine months to incinerate.

Authorities in India have removed hundreds of tonnes of toxic waste from an Indian chemical factory that witnessed one of the world's deadliest gas leaks 40 years ago. A court in December had set a four-week deadline for the waste to be disposed.

As per the 1992 study by R Dhara, the Bhopal gas leak, world's worst disaster, caused chronic inflammatory damage to the eyes and lungs, which was also the main cause of morbidity. Reproductive health problems in form of increased spontaneous abortions and psychological problems were also reported.

Around 100 people who worked in 30-minute shifts also underwent health check-ups as they packed the toxic waste from the now-closed Union Carbide factory 40 years after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.

Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya chaired a meeting addressing opposition to disposing of 337 tonnes of waste from the Bhopal gas tragedy in Dhar district. Despite assurances of safety measures,

Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya addresses waste disposal concerns linked to the Bhopal gas tragedy, ensuring public safety and environmental protection.

Authorities in India have taken major action to remove a significant amount of dangerous waste from a chemical factory.As per BBC, this factory was the site of one of the most deadly gas leaks in history,

Indore, The disposal of 337 tonnes of toxic waste linked to the Bhopal gas tragedy must be undertaken after detailed discussions with scientists and experts as it has a bearing on the wellbeing of citizens,

Amid 337 tonnes of toxic waste linked to the Bhopal gas tragedy arriving in Dhar from the defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal on Thursday and ensuing protests, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister addressed "doubters" and said the issue should not be politicised.

Indian authorities have begun to transfer 337 tons of toxic waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy to a disposal plant, amidst strict security measures to avoid another chemical disaster like the one that caused thousands of deaths in this city four decades ago.