Union Carbide waste disposal: Two protesters attempt self-immolation in Pithampur, hospitalised

Two men set themselves on fire during a protest against the disposal of 337 tonnes of Union Carbide waste in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, leading to a hospital rush. Protests organized by 'Pithampur Bachao Samiti' shut down shops and markets, claiming the waste disposal would harm the local environment and residents.