Srinagar, May 27: Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson & In Charge Constituency Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq on Saturday expressed concern over the mass fish mortality in Dal Lake and demanded a thorough probe into the incident.
“The unprecedented die-off exposes a risk to the local ecosystem and also threatens the livelihood of local fishermen,” Tanvir said while demanding a thorough probe into the incident.
“The reasons behind mass fish mortality should be assessed in detail and furthermore immediate remedial measures should be taken to save the remaining aquatic life in the lake,” he added in a statement.
Sadiq also said that the massive die-off had created an increasingly foul odour around the lake troubling the tourists and general public.
He further added, “Moreover, sunny weather will increase the intensity of the decay. Therefore the government should immediately remove affected fish quickly to reduce health hazards, fly infestations, algae blooms, and clean-up costs. I hope the government will address the exigencies thrown up by the situation on a war footing basis.”
Expressing serious concern over the reports of mass fish mortality in Dal Lake, CPI(M) leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami has demanded a thorough probe.
“The sudden death of a large number of fish in Dal Lake following heavy rains in the last two days has triggered panic among locals. This tragic incident not only poses a severe threat to the fragile ecosystem of the lake but also jeopardizes the livelihoods of thousands of people who depend on the lake for their sustenance,” he said in a statement.
“Preserving the ecological balance of Dal Lake is of utmost importance. We urge concerned authorities to depute environmental experts to ascertain the cause of fish mortality so as to ensure that the lake’s ecosystem is restored and such incidents are prevented in the future,” Tarigami said and urged the administration to provide support and alternative livelihood to the affected families.
