A large number of fishes have died in the Netravati backwaters near Uliya, Ullala. Riyaz Mangaluru, convener of Nadi Ulisi Abhiyaan , has alleged that there are chances that aquatic life may have died due to pollution.
The back water of this part is polluted and the color of the water has changed.
Riyaz further added, Industrial waste and household waste are directly entering the river. So, the water may have been contaminated.
With input from Prajavani