Sterlite
denies allegations
In reference to media reports, we would like to
clarify that Sterlite Copper adheres to the highest standards of environment
and safety. Sterlite Tuticorin Copper Smelter was under shutdown maintenance
since early hours of March 21, 2013 till around 10 AM on March 23, 2013. In the
morning hours on March 23, 2013, during plant startup, there were normal
emissions within prescribed parameters and since then the plant is functioning
normal.
A team of government officials have already
inspected the Sterlite copper plant on March 23 and 24, 2013 and has verified
the plant status. We understand that the District health officials have
confirmed that no case of illness was reported due to alleged gas leakage and based
on preliminary report by the Government Officials to the District Administration,
the District Officials have issued a press note clarifying the situation.
The Sterlite
management also clarifies that the
unfortunate death of one contract workman of power plant was a normal death due
to accelerated hypertension and hemorrhagic stroke, which was confirmed by medical
reports.
Sterlite Copper has invested more than Rs.500 crores
in various pollution control measures, which reflects our commitment to the
environment. Sterlite assures that its plant operations are absolutely safe and
there is no cause of concern. We request the people of Tuticorin not to rely on
any rumours.
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