A large number of fish died in Kothnur lake in J.P. Nagar 7th phase after sewage entered the water body in south Bengaluru over the last few days. Residents claims that calls to the BBMP and BWSSB alerting them of the impending tragedy went unanswered. Even their protests were ignored by the civic agencies.
On April 1, visitors saw a large number of fish lying on the banks of the lake, which was rejuvenated over the last few years. The rejuvenation project included the addition of a walking space and an open gym, which were to be inaugurated next week.
On learning about dead fish turning up on the banks of the lake a few days before the inauguration, the BWSSB despatched suction machines to clear the sewage.
