India, June 12 -- A multi-agency joint committee constituted by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has begun assessing pollution in the Mula river including recurring fish kill incidents, and the adequacy of sewage treatment infrastructure in the Pune metropolitan region. The joint committee was formed in connection with a suo moto case initiated by the NGT based on a Hindustan Times report titled, 'Dead fish found floating in Mula River raises alarm' published on September 23, 2024 which highlighted large-scale fish mortality in the river. As laboratory analysis and data collection from various departments is still underway, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has sought an additional three weeks from the tribunal to prepare an...