"There were already many mobile-phone towers in the area and now telecom companies have started installing multiple systems at the same tower, further increasing radiation," Bhandari added.Rani Shakyawar, a Class XII student, said there are many mobile phone towers installed around her school but officials have not paid any heed to it. "Hazardous radiation due to mobile phone towers affect children and women the most. "There are around 25 mobile-phone towers, which have been erected without obtaining the requisite permission. The mobile companies have approached us for regularization of the towers. "Telecom companies should be asked to install towers with lower power frequencies," Vajpayee said.

Source: Times of India April 15, 2017 18:45 UTC