Unfulfilled promises make residents of Venkatapuram sick
The Hindu
Located at the foothills of Simhachalam and five km from NAD Junction, not many knew about RR Venkatapuram about a year ago. But the village with about 3,500 people grabbed global attention on May 7, 2020, after styrene vapour leaked from LG Polymers, a chemical plant located in the village, killing 11 persons and making hundreds of persons sick.
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