CLEAN: Radiation death exposes India's waste disposal failures

The video discusses the rarity but severe impact of radiation exposure incidents compared to more common hazardous waste exposures. It highlights the issue of illegal consignments, such as contaminated steel and unexploded ammunition, which often go unchecked, posing significant risks.

What is the significance of the phrase 'their lives are altered forever' in the context of the text?

Why is it mentioned that nobody checks the illegal consignments found in metal scrap?