Ganderbal, Jan 22, Jan. 23 -- The alleged use of bleaching powder for illegal fishing in Nallah Sindh has raised serious concerns among residents and environmentalists, who say the practice is causing extensive damage to aquatic life, particularly trout, in the water body. Locals claim that in recent years, several incidents have been reported across different areas of Ganderbal district where miscreants used bleaching powder to kill fish. The practice is reportedly prevalent along the Wayil-Sonamarg stretch of Nallah Sindh, a natural habitat for trout and other fish species.Bleaching powder, chemically known as calcium hypochlorite, is commonly used for water treatment and as a bleaching agent. Health experts warn that consuming fish kil...
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