Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Jun 11: Following the death of several fish due to the chemical content released to the water stream at Kayarkatte near Permude, the officials of Special Economic Zone (SEZ), visited the spot on Monday, June 10.
The officials were taken to task by locals from the surrounding areas.
Daijiworld.com had reported about the mass fish death in the water stream at Kayarkatte two days ago.
As many as 15 houses depend for water on the stream for their daily use. Since the last four days, locals of Permude are agitated by the huge amount of chemical content that is being released to the stream which led to the death of water bodies in large numbers. .
Residents also alleged that foul smell emanates from the water due to the chemical. Many complained of breathing problems as well. In addition, if they step into the water, they fall sick due to skin-related diseases, said locals.
When taken to task by locals, the SEZ officials, refused to admit that the mass fish death was due to the release of chemical content by SEZ companies into the water stream. The officials further said that they will come up with a report on the reason behind the catastrophe.
Speaking to daijiworld.com, Raghavendra Rao, a local said, "SEZ officials visited the spot. There was a verbal spat between the officials and loacls. The officials said they will look into the matter.”