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Crime
FIR Filed in Punjab Over Sutlej River Pollution Alleged from Himachal Industries
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 03:17 PM
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Punjab police have registered an FIR accusing industrial waste from Himachal Pradesh of polluting the Sutlej River, prompting legal action against the alleged polluters.
Punjab police on Tuesday lodged a First Information Report (FIR) alleging that waste material discharged by industrial units in Himachal Pradesh is entering the Sutlej River and contaminating its water.
The FIR cites specific sites in Himachal where untreated effluents are purportedly being released, and it calls for a joint investigation by state environmental agencies to verify the claims and identify responsible parties.
State officials in Punjab have announced that they will coordinate with their Himachal counterparts to halt the alleged discharge and pursue legal action against any entities found violating environmental norms.
Environmental groups have warned that the pollution could jeopardise agricultural irrigation and drinking water supplies for communities along the river, urging swift remedial measures.
The case underscores rising inter‑state concerns over river health and the need for stricter enforcement of waste‑management regulations.
The FIR cites specific sites in Himachal where untreated effluents are purportedly being released, and it calls for a joint investigation by state environmental agencies to verify the claims and identify responsible parties.
State officials in Punjab have announced that they will coordinate with their Himachal counterparts to halt the alleged discharge and pursue legal action against any entities found violating environmental norms.
Environmental groups have warned that the pollution could jeopardise agricultural irrigation and drinking water supplies for communities along the river, urging swift remedial measures.
The case underscores rising inter‑state concerns over river health and the need for stricter enforcement of waste‑management regulations.