Bhubaneswar, April 12 -- A large number of fish were found dead in the Kapiljor creek in Paradip on Sunday, triggering serious concerns among local residents and environmental activists. Heaps of dead fish were seen floating on the surface of the water, while several others were observed struggling, indicating a sudden ecological disturbance.

The incident has raised alarm over the condition of the water body, with locals fearing long-term environmental damage.

The exact cause of the mass fish death is yet to be officially determined. However, officials from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Paradip, have pointed to possible reasons such as industrial chemical discharge into the creek or a sharp decline in dissolved oxygen levels...