Hey Pune folks, have you heard about the recent fish deaths in the Mula-Mutha river near Naik Island? It’s a serious issue that has caught the attention of the Animal Welfare Board of India. The board has issued a notice to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to take legal action against those responsible for the incident.
In late December, thousands of fish were found dead in the river near Sangamwadi and Naik Island. Experts believe that polluted water discharged into the river might be the cause of these fish fatalities. The PMC has collected samples of the dead fish for analysis, and initial findings suggest that the lack of oxygen in the water due to blockages in the river led to water stagnation.
The Animal Welfare Board has stepped in and emphasized that animal welfare provisions were not followed in this incident. They have called for legal action against those responsible for the death of thousands of fish and have instructed the PMC to report the outcome of such action to the board.
The big question now is, who is to blame for blocking the river water and causing the fish deaths? The PMC claims that water stagnation occurred due to blockages in water channels, which reduced oxygen supply. However, questions have been raised about whether the ongoing river rejuvenation project in the area contributed to the blockage. With no clear accountability assigned by the PMC yet, we are waiting to see who will be held responsible and what legal actions will be taken in response to this incident.
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