Riyadh: An Indian man will be fined Rs 66.88 crore and imprisoned for 10 years for dumping sewage in the Mecca desert. The details of the convicted Indian have not been disclosed. A special investigation team had found that the untreated water had severely affected the local habitat.
Environmental crimes are severely punished under Saudi Arabian law. Those who dump dirty water or garbage will be punished with a fine of up to three crore riyals or imprisonment for ten years or a combination of both.
In this case, the court found that the Indian defendant had acted in violation of environmental laws. The court also stated that there has been an activity that has a harmful effect on the environment.
In Saudi Arabia, it is mandatory to inform the authorities if you notice that you are engaging in activities that harm the environment. This should be reported by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and Sharqiya. Those in other parts should also call 999 and 996.
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2023-11-13 07:58:30
