July riots: criminal investigation into UPL toxic spill ‘almost complete’

Indian chemical giant not in possession of the requisite environmental authorisation before establishing its Durban operation, department finds

12 July 2022 - 20:00

A year after one of the country’s worst environmental disasters, the criminal investigation into Indian chemical giant United Phosphorus Ltd (UPL) is almost complete, according to government. ..

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