Egg-laden fish openly sold in Sivasagar markets despite a ban under the Assam Fishery Rule 2005

OUR CORRESPONDENT

SIVASAGAR: Despite a ban on fishing during the months of May, June and July with fishing nets of certain gauge under the Assam Fishery Rule 2005, egg-laden fish are being sold everywhere within the district.

Sivasagar fish markets at the Central Market and Station Chariali Market are abound with such egg-laden fish as fishing goes on in the local water bodies, rivers and fisheries. Though the district administration made an announcement in this regard, but no one seems to be serious about the ban imposed, which the socially conscious section of people here opine may lead to an ecological imbalance and wipe out the indigenous fish species.

As incessant rainfall during the last several days has inundated the low-lying areas, a section of people have resorted to fishing indiscriminately. Hence, it is felt that the district administration should take stronger measures to check illegal fishing.

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