<p>The factory allegedly used to store waste on its premises and release it into the water during monsoon when the water level in Ghataprabha rises. <br /><br />Following rain during the past two days, water level increased in the river and the factory allegedly released the waste into the river, killing the fish. <br /><br />Satish Jarkiholi, MLA and TMC Chief Officer rushed to the river bank and inspected the area. Jarkiholi termed the act of the factory as ‘unfortunate’ at a time when the people of the town were facing acute shortage of drinking water. <br /><br />At the instance of Legislator Ramesh Jarkiholi the municipal authorities resolved to initiate action against the factory. <br /><br />Activists of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike staged demonstrations in the town, demanding the closure of the factory.</p>
<p>The factory allegedly used to store waste on its premises and release it into the water during monsoon when the water level in Ghataprabha rises. <br /><br />Following rain during the past two days, water level increased in the river and the factory allegedly released the waste into the river, killing the fish. <br /><br />Satish Jarkiholi, MLA and TMC Chief Officer rushed to the river bank and inspected the area. Jarkiholi termed the act of the factory as ‘unfortunate’ at a time when the people of the town were facing acute shortage of drinking water. <br /><br />At the instance of Legislator Ramesh Jarkiholi the municipal authorities resolved to initiate action against the factory. <br /><br />Activists of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike staged demonstrations in the town, demanding the closure of the factory.</p>
