The gates of a dam in Manipur were shut today after a black, oil-like substance was found in a key river in Imphal East district, sparking concerns over possible water contamination.
The Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) officials said necessary drinking water is being provided to the villagers of Kanto Sabal and a tube well has been dug which will soon be made operational.
The Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL) filed a written complaint about theft and burglary incidents following a heavy fuel leakage at the Leimakhong power plant in Kangpokpi district. A Zero FIR has been registered, and security forces are working to identify and arrest the accused persons. The spillage of heavy oil led to contamination of the nearby river, posing a threat to public water supply and creating an environmental hazard.