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The ministry stated that this "amendment" in the notification was made in the "public interest" and took effect on Thursday. Additionally, a penalty clause has been introduced for those attempting to import these chemicals as meant for research fraudulently.

As the cars were at risk of explosion, the authorities pierced the containers, thinking of carrying out a 'controlled release' of the chemical. But the chemical started burning, releasing toxic fumes into the air and into a town that has a population of 5000 people.

The Undersecretary of State Victoria Nuland admitted that Ukraine has "biological research facilities" and the USA is concerned that a biological attack may happen, because of Russia.

When WP comes in contact with the human skin, it can cause both thermal and chemical burns.

The study built on previous revelations that punctured US claims about the Syrian govt's involvement in the Ghouta chemical attack.

India called for an objective investigation into the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria and a peaceful resolution of the Syrian conflict.

The incident took place at the factory which is located at the Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City (JNPC) area in Vizag.

"There are some rumours and media reports about a second leakage. I categorically clear that it is not true. It has nothing to do with leakage as such and hence there is no reason to believe that there is a second leakage", said the NDRF chief.

the police and the local administration came into action after locals reported throat and skin irritation and some toxic smell following the leak from the polymer plant.

A chemical gas leakage was reported early morning on Thursday at LG Polymers factory in Visakhapatnam