Daijiworld Media Network - Kundapur (MS)

Kundapur, Jul 14: A chemical was found to be mixed in the fish that was brought for selling at Mudoor near Jadkal here, on Friday July 13.

People who purchased this fish panicked as they saw the fish turning blue after some time. They have returned the fish to the seller. Around 3 kilograms of fish was found to have this issue.

The sellers, who were selling fish at Mudoor, are saying that they bought this fish from the wholesale market in Kundapur. They are saying that the fish was normal in colour when they purchased the same at Kundapur and turned blue after travelling a distance of around 40 km.

Bhaskar Basriberu, a resident of Mudoor, who brought this fish said, "On washing the fish I bought, a kind of foul smell emanated from it. I suspect there is some chemical mixed with the fish. If gullible people eat the same, who is responsible? I have thrown the fish into the garbage."

Vasudev Mudoor, a Dalit leader said, "Of late we have been hearing lots of complaints about chemical mixed in the fish. Today, the same is found in the fish that was brought for selling in our village. A thorough inquiry needs to be conducted with regards to this. Incidents of this kind, which affect the livelihood of fish sellers and the health of the general public should not recur. The concerned department should take action."