BSWML seizes over 9,000 kg of single-use plasticOfficials raided 158 locations, including KR Market, Avenue Road, Kalasipalyam, Yeshwantpur Market, Peenya Industrial Area, Dasarahalli and Chamarajpet.
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Bengaluru: In a major operation, Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd (BSWML) on Wednesday seized over 9,000 kg of banned single-use plastic.
BSWML chief executive officer Karee Gowda said fines amounting to Rs 7.38 lakh were imposed on traders for manufacturing, storing, and selling the prohibited items.
Officials raided 158 locations, including KR Market, Avenue Road, Kalasipalyam, Yeshwantpur Market, Peenya Industrial Area, Dasarahalli and Chamarajpet.