Angry protesters chanted “Do not be afraid, We all together”
NCRI – People in the northern city of Zanjan took to street to protest against air pollution caused by zinc and lead factories in the city.
People gathered outside the Governor’s office to protest against tens of factories using zinc and lead in the city, particularly a factory which employs more than 500 workers.
People demanded all activities of the factory to stop. People believe the air in the city’s air polluted with Zinc and Lead is the cause of high number of cancer patient in the city.
One of the signs held by protesters read: “I want to live.”
Protesters chanted: “We do not want air filled with lead and Zinc, We want fresh air” and “Do not be afraid, We all together.”
