Environmental activist Bittu Tabahi develops skin condition after Ajnar river cleanup
Surendra Singh Choudhary reported experiencing persistent itching and peeling skin after removing waste from the polluted Ajnar river in Madhya Pradesh.
Environmental activist Surendra Singh Choudhary, popularly known as Bittu Tabahi, has developed painful skin problems after conducting cleanup drives at the Ajnar river in Madhya Pradesh, according to The Tribune.
In a video shared on Instagram, Choudhary showed signs of skin irritation, peeling, and possible infection on his hands and legs. He described experiencing persistent itching and body pain following his activities in the contaminated water.
Choudhary has previously been seen cleaning the river using basic equipment such as sticks, rakes, boots, and rubber gloves to remove decomposing waste and accumulated garbage.
The video has highlighted the health hazards faced by volunteers who clean heavily polluted waterbodies, often without specialised protective equipment.
Social media users reacting to the video expressed concern for his health and advised him to seek medical attention and avoid direct contact with polluted waste.