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more-inTHOOTHUKUDICollector Sandeep Nanduri on Monday said 99% of the chemicals and substances from Sterlite Copper plant in Thoothukudi had been removed. “Even power hasn’t been given to the plant, and the evacuation process is happening only through diesel generator sets,” he said. The evacuation process, which started on July 2, is being monitored by a special team, led by Sub-Collector M.S. He said evacuation of materials, except rock phosphate, gypsum and copper concentrate, which were found in large quantities, from the plant had been completed. Dispelling rumours about reopening of the plant, Mr.
Nanduri said the plant would remain closed as per the Government Order..