{
  "id": 3490561,
  "title": "Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: CSMC Seizes 1,340 KG Banned Plastic, Fines Trader ₹25,000",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/chhatrapati-sambhajinagar-csmc-seizes-1-340-kg-banned-plastic-fines",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T10:00:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/chhatrapati-sambhajinagar-csmc-seizes-1340-kg-banned-plastic-fines-trader-25000"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) strengthened its enforcement against banned plastic items. Acting under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Amol Yedge and Deputy Commissioner Nandkishor Bhombe, Nagarik Mitra Pathak conducted a special operation targeting SK Plastic, owned by Sanjay Asaram Katare. The company had previously faced penalties for plastic violations; on April 23, 560 kg of banned plastic was seized from the shop, accompanied by a ₹25,000 fine. Despite this, the shop was found in possession of more banned plastic during the recent operation, leading to another ₹25,000 fine. A total of 1,340 kg of banned plastic was seized from the city during the operation.\n\nThe CMC emphasized that repeat violators would face more than just financial penalties. Formal police complaints would be filed against them, and their business establishments might be permanently sealed. The corporation urged traders to comply strictly with the state's plastic ban regulations and cooperate with the Municipal Corporation.",
  "summary": "Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has intensified its crackdown on the use and sale of plastic items banned by the state government. Acting on the orders of Municipal Commissioner Amol Yedge and under the direct supervision of Deputy Commissioner Nandkishor Bhombe, the Nagarik Mitra Pathak carried out a special operation on Tuesday. During the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}