Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Fisheries Dept Orders Inquiry on Heavy Metals in Guwahati Fish
The Fisheries Department in Assam is looking into a report that found harmful metals like lead and arsenic in some fish sold in Guwahati.
They had a meeting with experts to discuss this issue.
The department wants the complete research report to check the findings.
They will also do their own tests to make sure the research was done properly.
The department asked researchers to tell the government about their findings in the future so that they can take action to keep people safe.
The fish that were found to have too much lead include a type called 'Bhangon' and some other popular freshwater fish.
Fisheries Department orders inquiry after report finds heavy metals in fish sold in Guwahati.
Meeting held with experts from Food Safety Department, Assam Pollution Control Board, Gauhati University, and College of Fisheries.
Department requests complete research report from Pahle India Foundation for detailed examination.
Independent inquiry to be conducted to verify the study's methodology and sample sources.
Public urged to inform government departments about research findings to ensure timely action for public safety.
- Who
- Fisheries Department, Pahle India Foundation, Food Safety Department, Assam Pollution Control Board, Gauhati University, College of Fisheries, Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Raha
- What
- Inquiry ordered on heavy metals in fish sold in Guwahati
- When
- January 13
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- To examine the methodology of the study and ensure public safety
- Department Involved
- Fisheries Department
- Research Conducted By
- Pahle India Foundation
- Heavy Metals Detected
- Lead, Arsenic
- Fish Species Affected
- Bhangon, other popular freshwater fish
- Meeting Chairperson
- Kavyashree Mahanta, Secretary, Department of Fisheries
- Action Taken
- Independent inquiry, request for complete research report
- Public Safety Measure
- Urged organizations to inform government about research findings