MADURAI: In a shocking incident that has raised serious public health concerns, medical waste, including used syringes and discarded medicine covers, was allegedly dumped in the open near the busy Mattuthavani vegetable market on Saturday. Traders alleged that the waste was transported and dumped by trucks belonging to the Madurai City Corporation. N Chinnamayan, president of the Mattuthavani Vegetable Vendors Association, said, “This is a grave issue. We found syringes and medical waste in the heap. The incident has triggered fear among regular vendors and residents, who worry that exposure to biomedical waste in a crowded market could lead to hazardous situations.

Source: Indian Express March 07, 2026 09:18 UTC