Fish Death Scandal in Swarnarekha River Sparks Inquiry Demand
JD(U) legislator Saryu Roy has called for an investigation into mass fish deaths in Swarnarekha River, suspected to be due to pollution from residential and industrial waste. Roy criticized the State Pollution Control Board for not providing data on pollutant discharge and demanded action from local authorities.
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On Thursday, JD(U) legislator Saryu Roy demanded a thorough investigation into the death of hundreds of fish in the Swarnarekha River, attributing the incident to water pollution caused by residential and industrial effluents.
During his inspection of the Babudih and Lal Bhata river ghats, Roy observed that, three days post-incident, the riverbanks were still lined with dead fish, many of which were infested with worms and emanated a foul odor. He further reported that the river water had turned black.
Accusing the State Pollution Control Board of negligence, Roy pointed out the absence of online data regarding pollutant discharge. He urged the deputy commissioner of East Singhbhum, the pollution control board, and the Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee to disclose the measures taken to combat the pollution.
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