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Nagpur Fisheries Dept Destroys 36 Tonnes of Illegal Thai Magur from 11 Ponds
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 04:09 AM
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The Maharashtra Fisheries Department in Nagpur has destroyed nearly 36 tonnes of banned Thai Magur recovered from 11 ponds, reinforcing enforcement of the 2022 non‑native fish ban.
The Maharashtra Fisheries Department in Nagpur has destroyed nearly 36 tonnes of Thai Magur, a species prohibited under the 2022 ban on non‑native catfish, after it was recovered from eleven ponds.
The illegal stock was uncovered during a routine inspection, prompting officials to act swiftly to prevent the fish from entering local waterways.
Authorities reported that each pond contained roughly 3.3 tonnes of the catfish, which were disposed of through controlled incineration to eliminate any risk of ecological disruption.
The operation highlights the state's commitment to enforcing wildlife and fisheries regulations and serves as a warning to traders dealing in prohibited aquatic species.
The illegal stock was uncovered during a routine inspection, prompting officials to act swiftly to prevent the fish from entering local waterways.
Authorities reported that each pond contained roughly 3.3 tonnes of the catfish, which were disposed of through controlled incineration to eliminate any risk of ecological disruption.
The operation highlights the state's commitment to enforcing wildlife and fisheries regulations and serves as a warning to traders dealing in prohibited aquatic species.