DC bans illegal fish killing in EKH rivers

SHILLONG, April 24: The East Khasi Hills District Magistrate has prohibited the illegal killing of fish and environmental degradation in the Rynsha and Lawmei rivers within Lawmei village, following reports of rampant use of hazardous substances.
The order, which comes into immediate effect, indefinitely bans the use of poisonous chemicals and explosive substances—such as bleaching powder, ammonium-sulphate, pesticides, dynamite and fishing nets—in these rivers with the intent of killing fish.
The prohibition was promulgated following reports of miscreants reportedly killing fish indiscriminately using harmful methods in Wah Rynsha and Lawmei rivers, thereby causing serious ecological damage.
Meanwhile, authorities have warned that such practices not only harm aquatic life but may also lead to irreversible damage to the river ecosystem if not curbed immediately.