Bapatla District Collector assures immediate removal of canal obstructions hindering fishing activities
The Collector stated that the canal, which merges into the sea, will be restored to its original flow conditions prior to any fishing bans. He emphasised the urgency, as over 20,000 families and around 2,500 boats belonging to fishermen depend on this canal for their livelihood. The obstruction, reportedly caused by a private individual who dumped 500 tonnes of sand to divert the canal path, has halted boat movement and damaged vessels due to submerged rocks near the shoreline.
A committee has been formed to investigate the illegal blockage. It includes officials from Revenue, Groundwater, Water Resources, Pollution Control Board, Fisheries Department, and fishermen leaders. A comprehensive survey and inquiry are to be completed within a month.
District SP Tushar Dudi affirmed that legal measures will be taken under CRZ laws, including potential criminal charges. Fishermen welcomed the move and submitted written complaints, seeking action against those encroaching coastal zones for personal gain.
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