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Radiation from cell towers not hazardous: Telecom industry

Industry fears spate of cases against towers, after SC ordered one in Gwalior to be shut down

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Megha Manchanda New Delhi
The issue of cell phone tower radiation is again haunting the telecom industry, following the Supreme Court’s (SC) direction to shut down  a mobile tower in Gwalior based on a complaint by a petitioner.

Experts feel it is an unwelcome news for the industry. “The court seems unconvinced by the vast data and analysis that suggest that mobile radiation is too weak to break a chemical bond or cause damage to humans,” an independent telecom sector expert said.

The decision will certainly encourage others and start similar litigation. The industry is already struggling on several fronts, including falling revenues as well as