Carcasses, dead fish found floating in canal

According to sources, the Gang Canal, which originates from Punjab, not only carried contaminated and polluted water but also saw the frequent presence of dead animal carcasses floating in large numbers.

A member of Kisan Sangharsh Samiti said a large number of dead goats, hens and fishes could be seen floating on water, by observing on a bridge, located near the main branch of the Gang canal in Sriganganagar. Many people made videos and uploaded them on social media.

BJP leader Rajat Swami said the videos were sent to the district collector and the superintending engineer of the water resources department. He added that along with the dead animals, the water of the canal also emitted a foul smell.

It was highlighted that the water of the canal was being used for drinking in many villages and towns of the district. Some activists said that a ‘dharna’ would be organised on December 3 from 11 am to 3 pm outside Nehru Park in Sriganganagar, to express solidarity with the campaign “Zeher Se Mukti.”