Dead fish in Mula-Mutha raises pollution concerns

TOXIC WATER | Industrial waste released into the rivers blamed

- Indu Shukla

A large number of dead fish were found floating in the Mula-Mutha near the Naidu Hospital STP plant in Pune on Sunday, raising concerns about unabated industrial pollution among locals.

Residents stated that the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) have failed to curb pollution in the river. Sailesh Kachi, a resident of the Naik Bet area, said, "Last evening, I saw thousands of dead fish floating in the Mula-Mutha near Naidu STP outlet."

Regarding the issue with the Riverfront Development project, Kachi said, "Neither the state government nor the PMC is paying attention to this. Even during monsoon, flood water comes into our house. Before approving any plans, the authorities should check the impact the project is causing on the environment and people living nearby."