Thousands of dead fish were found floating in the Panje-Dongri wetlands in Raigad district recently. Environmentalists claim this is the work of anti-social elements aiming to destroy the wetland’s biodiversity and facilitate land encroachment. An environmentalist had written to a number of officials pointing to red flags. 

According to the green activist, some kind of harmful chemicals seem to have been used.  People may consume these fish, which will cause health hazards. People need to be prevented from doing so. His email requested that a team be sent immediately to the site to investigate the matter.