200 kilos of formalin treated fish destroyed in Surkhet

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Kathmandu, July 21. Fish being sold and distributed illegally in Surkhet Birendranagar in quantities of two quintals have been confiscated and destroyed by a special team of District Administration Office.

Chief Administrative Officer Surya Bahadur Thapa and his market monitoring team discovered two businesses selling formalin treated fish imported from India. “We confiscated 210 kilograms of fish from businesses in Hatialine and Mangalgarhi Chowk,” Thapa said.

The confiscated fish were buried and destroyed in the Kuinepani forest, located in the outskirts of the municipality. “Since we have banned the sale and distribution of formalin treated fishes, we will take action against these illegal businesses.” he added.

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