Pune, 11 Dec

(HS): Hundreds of fishes were found dead floating in the Indrayani River near

Alandi. The deaths are suspected due to contamination of the river water due to

discharge of chemicals in Pimpri-Chinchwad region.

The aquatic

life in the river is facing threat on their lives. White chemicals with froth were

released near Siddheshwar weir. The administration responsible for controlling

water pollution has not initiated action to prevent it, the people have

alleged.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar