Kenjhar Lake reeks of chemical contamination

Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce & Cooperative Department Jam Ikramuallah Dharejo has said that Kenjhar Lake is a beautiful place of Sindh and the safety of Kenjhar Lake is one of our top priorities. Taking the notice of report that toxic chemicals and materials of factories are being thrown into Kenjhar Lake, he directed the secretary industries to pay immediate visit to the Kenjhar Lake and submit a report within 24 hours.

Jam Ikramullah Dharejo said that if the toxic water of factories is released into the Kenjhar Lake and treatment plant is not used, action will be taken against the factories owners under the law.

He added that he has been conveyed that treatment plants are installed in Nooriabad and KB feeder Kotri and these treatment plants pass through the factories to clear the water. He said that Sindh government is working for the betterment of Kenjhar Lake and will take all possible measures to preserve the beauty of Kenjhar Lake. On the directives of minister, secretary industries has visited the site.

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