# **72-Hour Ultimatum to Save Guruganga River from Alleged Pollution** **Maniknagar / Humnabad (Bidar), Karnataka** Social organisations and environmental activists have issued a **72-hour ultimatum** to the government and concerned authorities, urging immediate action over what they allege is ongoing industrial pollution of the Guruganga River in Maniknagar. According to the activists, several industries in the Humnabad Industrial Area are allegedly discharging untreated chemical effluents and contaminated wastewater into the Guruganga River. They claim that the alleged discharge has affected the water quality and could pose risks to nearby villages, farmers, livestock, public health and the environment. A delegation submitted a memorandum to the district administration and concerned departments, demanding immediate action against industries allegedly responsible for the pollution and urging the authorities to take steps to restore and protect the Guruganga River. The activists warned that if **effective action is not taken within 72 hours**, they will launch a larger public movement with the participation of local citizens. They also urged the administration and concerned departments to take immediate steps to address the issue. ## **Key Demands** * Immediately investigate and stop any unauthorised discharge of chemical or industrial waste into the Guruganga River. * Take appropriate legal action if environmental violations are established. * Conduct a scientific assessment of the river's water quality and make the findings public. * Ensure access to safe drinking water for any affected villages, if required. * Implement permanent measures to protect the ecology and environment of the Guruganga River. The activists reiterated their appeal for urgent intervention to protect the river and the interests of local residents. **"Save Guruganga River – Protect Nature, Protect Life."** **Note:** The pollution-related allegations in this report are based on claims made by social organisations and environmental activists and have not been treated as established findings. The concerned industries and government authorities should be given an opportunity to present their response. Any violations should be confirmed through official inspection and scientific testing.