Srinagar, May 25 -- Panic gripped people after fish in large numbers were found dead in Dal Lake.

For the last couple of days, residents and visitors were confronted with the distressing sight of dead fishfloating on the surface of the otherwise serene Dal Lake.

This has created panic among the residents who recently witnessed a strange incident of exotic and predator Alligator Gar caught within the lake.

"The water quality and level seem good, yet fish have died in large numbers. People are panicked to see dead fish floating on the surface of the water. At Ghat no.18 and Nehru Park, the sight of dead fish is common," said Tariq Ahmad, a resident of Dal Lake.

He said theincident has raised concerns about the health of the lake and its...