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36 tonnes banned Thai mangur destroyed in Nagpur pond raids
Nagpur officials raided 11 ponds and destroyed 36 tonnes of banned Thai mangur fish following a crackdown on illegal farming. The operation used Google mapping to identify the ponds and dummy customers…
Nagpur officials raided 11 ponds and destroyed 36 tonnes of banned Thai mangur fish following a crackdown on illegal farming. The operation used Google mapping to identify the ponds and dummy customers to verify information on the banned fish's sale before action was taken.
The fish, known as Thai mangur, is a hybrid catfish species whose farming and sale are prohibited in India due to ecological and health concerns. Officials coordinated the raids based on gathered intelligence, ensuring the complete destruction of the seized stock.
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The ban on Thai mangur stems from its ability to outcompete native fish species and harm aquatic biodiversity, a concern similar to the restrictions on African catfish. Such operations often rely on local tip-offs and satellite imagery to detect hidden ponds. The next step will likely involve monitoring the raided sites to prevent re-stocking, with penalties for offenders under state fisheries laws.
Source: ndtv.com
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