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Crime
FIR lodged over discovery of dead fish in Delhi's Yamuna River
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 08:16 PM
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Delhi police have filed an FIR after dead fish were found floating in the Yamuna River, prompting an investigation into possible pollution causes.
Delhi police registered a First Information Report (FIR) after residents reported large numbers of dead fish floating in the Yamuna River. The complaint was lodged at a local police station, citing concerns over water quality and potential environmental hazards.
Authorities have dispatched a team to collect samples and conduct preliminary tests to determine the cause of the fish mortality. Preliminary statements suggest that the incident may be linked to sudden changes in water chemistry, though no definitive cause has been confirmed.
The police have urged the public to avoid direct contact with the contaminated water and have coordinated with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee for a detailed investigation. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about the river's health amid rapid urbanisation.
The report, originally published by Amar Ujala, highlights the need for stricter monitoring of industrial effluents and sewage discharge into the Yamuna, which serves as a critical water source for the capital.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and test results become available.
Authorities have dispatched a team to collect samples and conduct preliminary tests to determine the cause of the fish mortality. Preliminary statements suggest that the incident may be linked to sudden changes in water chemistry, though no definitive cause has been confirmed.
The police have urged the public to avoid direct contact with the contaminated water and have coordinated with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee for a detailed investigation. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about the river's health amid rapid urbanisation.
The report, originally published by Amar Ujala, highlights the need for stricter monitoring of industrial effluents and sewage discharge into the Yamuna, which serves as a critical water source for the capital.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and test results become available.