Hundreds of fish found dead in lake in Chikkamagaluru; poisoning, contamination of water suspected
Chikkamagaluru: An alarming incident of mass fish mortality has occurred in the village lake of Jodilingadahalli near Sakharayapatna in Kadur taluk, leading to suspicions of water contamination. The unfortunate incident has left hundreds of fish dead, triggering concerns among the local community.
The village lake, spanning an expansive 57-acre area and primarily used for pisciculture, housed a population of over one lakh fish. The lake water serves multiple purposes, being utilized by numerous farmers in Jodilingadahalli for irrigation and also serving as a source of daily consumption for the village residents and animals.
The sudden death of a significant number of fish has sparked worry and anxiety among the people of Jodilingadahalli. Although the exact cause of the fish mortality is yet to be determined, some individuals speculate that the incident may be the result of water contamination, raising fears of a potential epidemic in the village. Others believe that malicious poisoning of the lake water might have taken place, potentially driven by personal animosity and a desire for retaliation.
Local authorities have taken cognizance of the situation and a case has been registered at Sakharayapatna police station. Further investigations underway.
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UP: Teen girl found hanging from tree; locals claim rape, murder
Pratapgarh (UP) (PTI): The body of a 19-year-old woman was found hanging from a tree in a village under the Manikpur police station area here on Sunday morning, police said.
According to the police, the woman had gone to sleep after dinner on Saturday night but was found hanging in an orchard nearly 400 metres away from her home the following morning.
Additional Superintendent of Police (West), Brijnandan Rai, stated that the circumstances suggest foul play.
"The victim's slippers and undergarments were recovered 50 metres away from the spot where the body was found. There are visible injury marks on her body," Rai said.
While locals have alleged that the woman was murdered after being raped, the ASP said that it is "prima facie a case of murder."
"Based on the complaint filed by the victim's brother, a case of murder has been registered against unidentified persons. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination," the officer added.
Police further clarified that if the medical report confirms sexual assault, relevant sections will be added to the FIR.
Forensic experts and police teams have collected evidence from the spot and are investigating the matter from all angles.
