In compliance of a National Green Tribunal (NGT) directive, the authorities here have ordered sealing of 15 factories in Rampark colony area of Loni for polluting environment.
The sub divisional magistrate (SDM) has issued the orders to the pollution control board, the electricity department and the municipality in this regard, officials said.
SDM Prem Singh Ranjan said around 15 metal glass melting units have been sealed as they were polluting the environment and public was facing health problems.
So far more than hundred factories have been sealed here and in case such factories operate again, the police outpost in charge of the area would be held responsible and departmental action will be initiated against him, the SDM said.
Police have lodged FIRs against the owners of the 15 factories and in case any factory is found operating stealthily, their owner would be punished, the SDM added.