Police seize 27 quintals of banned fish; Truck was going from Kolkata to Haryana

Police at Bihar's Gopalganj district intercepted a truck carrying a massive consignment of banned Mangur fish. The truck, en route from Kolkata to Haryana, was stopped at the Barhima toll plaza in the Sidhwalia police station area during a routine vehicle check. Upon inspection, officers were stunned to discover 27 quintals of the hazardous fish hidden inside the vehicle.

Mangur fish, known to pose serious health risks, including cancer, is banned across the country. Despite this, smugglers continue to transport and supply these fish illicitly. Acting swiftly, the police arrested two individuals, Dipankar Das and Reyaz Ansari, both residents of Banka district in Bihar.

To prevent the fish from entering the market, authorities destroyed the entire consignment in the presence of officials from the Fisheries Department. A large pit was dug, and the fish were buried to ensure they were disposed of safely.

This seizure is one of many in recent times as Gopalganj police intensify their crackdown on illegal activities. Despite several similar operations in the past, the smuggling of banned fish persists, indicating the scale and reach of the network.

Superintendent of Police Awadhesh Dixit highlighted the efforts of law enforcement in dismantling smuggling syndicates. “Our campaigns aim to break all illegal trade syndicates, including fish smuggling. We will continue to take strict actions against such activities,” he said.