Touseef Wani
Ganderbal, Apr 8 : A large number of dead fish were found in a spring at Beehama area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, triggering concern among locals and environmental observers.
Residents as per news Kashmir Despatch reported that fish were seen floating lifeless in the water, raising fears of possible contamination or pollution of the spring.
The incident has sparked serious concerns about the condition of the water source, which is widely used by nearby communities for daily needs.
Locals have urged the authorities to take immediate steps, conduct a thorough investigation and ascertain the exact cause behind the mass fish deaths.
They also demanded urgent testing of water quality to rule out any potential threat to public health and the surrounding ecosystem.
Social activist Bilal Bhat appealed to the concerned departments to visit the site at the earliest and carry out a detailed inquiry into the incident.
Officials are yet to issue any formal statement in this regard.
