{
  "id": 5299178,
  "title": "CSMC Seizes 3,250 Kg Banned Plastic In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/csmc-seizes-3-250-kg-banned-plastic-in-chhatrapati-sambhajinagar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T09:30:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/csmc-seizes-3250-kg-banned-plastic-in-chhatrapati-sambhajinagar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The Solid Waste Management Department of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has made significant strides in combating banned plastic by seizing 3,250 kg of the banned material and imposing a fine of ₹25,000 on Rajeshwari Plastic in the Pandariba area. This operation, conducted on Wednesday, resulted in the disposal of over 10 lakh plastic carry bags, with the seized plastic being sent for proper processing. The enforcement action was initiated at the behest of Municipal Commissioner Amol Yedge and guided by Deputy Commissioner Nandkishor Bhombe. Sanitation Officer Anil Jadhav and Sanitation Inspector Pandit Dabhade spearheaded the operation, supported by the 'Nagarik Mitra' squad and sanitation personnel. Since the beginning of these enforcement drives, the civic body has managed to seize more than 37 tonnes of banned plastic. The department has made it clear that such actions will continue against individuals or establishments found involved in the use, storage, sale, or distribution of banned plastic. Mayor Sameer Rajurkar has appealed to citizens to shun plastic carry bags in favor of eco-friendly alternatives like cloth, paper, or other sustainable materials.",
  "summary": "Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The Solid Waste Management Department of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) intensified its campaign against banned plastic by taking enforcement action against Rajeshwari Plastic in the Pandariba area on Wednesday. During the operation, more than 3,250 kg of banned plastic, valued at over ₹6 lakh, was seized and a fine of ₹25,000 was imposed on…",
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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."
}