How did the authorities respond to the residents' concerns about the waste treatment plant?

The district-level facilitation and monitoring committee will study the alleged environmental pollution caused by the Ambayathode factory before deciding whether to allow it to reopen. The latest inspection reports by the Kerala State Pollution Control Board and Suchitwa Mission will also be reviewed.

What is the current status of the Ambayathode waste treatment factory?

The factory has been ordered to remain closed until further orders, as the authorities evaluate the residents' demands and the findings of the pollution inspections.

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Residents Clash with Police Over Pollution from Slaughterhouse Waste Plant

Q: What caused the clash between residents and police in Kozhikode?

Residents of Kozhikode clashed with police during a protest march against the Ambayathode-based slaughterhouse waste treatment factory, alleging it was causing environmental pollution and foul odor in the area.

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Summary

District authorities to study pollution allegations before deciding on plant reopening
Residents demand permanent closure of Ambayathode waste treatment factory
Over 45 injured in recent clash between protesters and police at the plant

Residents Clash with Police Over Pollution from Slaughterhouse Waste Plant

On October 29, 2025, the district-level facilitation and monitoring committee in Kozhikode, Kerala, was tasked with studying alleged environmental pollution caused by the Ambayathode-based slaughterhouse waste treatment factory. This follows a recent clash between residents and police during a protest march against the plant.

The decision was made at an all-party meeting convened by the District Collector. Considering the residents' demand, the factory will remain closed until further orders. The latest field-level study reports by the Kerala State Pollution Control Board and Suchitwa Mission will also be discussed before giving permission for the factory's reopening.