Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, June 8: District Administration Kathua today constituted an expert committee to study the cause behind sudden death of fish in Bujoo Nallah – tehsils Nagri.
Development Commissioner Kathua Ajay Singh Jamwal constituted the team at a meeting of officers convened in this regard.
ADDC Kathua Manmohan Singh, GM DIC Amarjeet Singh, X-En Irrigation, District Officer Pollution Control Board, AD Fisheries Kathua, AD Planning , Scientist Head Labs, State Board Analyst, EO Municipality, Liaison Officer Chenab Textile Mills were present on the occasion.
The committee headed by ADC Kathua Dr Mushtaq Ahmed, and members General Manager DIC, District Officer Pollution Control Board, AD Fisheries, Project Manager SICOP and EO Municipality will investigate the matter and submit report within one week.
The DDC directed the committee members to visit the spot and report the findings and suggest remedial measures to safeguard the aquatic life of Bujoo Nalaah. Pollution Control Board was directed to take samples whereas GM DIC was asked to check whether industries are adhering to pollution norms and installed equipments for the treatment of effluent.
The DC also called upon the PCB to check the status of brick kilns and submit the report at the earliest.
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