GMC Fines Household ₹50,000 for Polluting Basistha River

The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) fined a Sijubari household ₹50,000 for dumping waste into the Basistha River.

During a surprise inspection, officials halted the illegal discharge of boring materials and sealed the outlet. GMC shared the action on social media, emphasizing the penalty for environmental pollution.

Locals and activists praised the move, urging continued efforts to protect water bodies.