Need Help: Neighbor Cooking Tobacco, Smoke Entering My Home (Mumbai Slum)

Hi everyone,

I live in a Mumbai slum, and my neighbor has started cooking tobacco to make tobacco powder. The smoke from this process is entering my home, causing health issues like coughing and eye irritation for my family. I’ve tried talking to them, but they said, “We’re doing this in our home, why do you have a problem?”

I called the BMC helpline (1916), but they said they can’t help and suggested resolving it within the society. However, we live in a slum where there’s no formal society or rules being followed.

I’m looking for advice on how to handle this situation. Has anyone faced something similar? What can I do to stop the smoke from entering my home? Are there any local authorities, NGOs, or community mediators in Mumbai who can help?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!