Kerala High Court holds officials accountable for Periyar River pollution, a crucial water source for Kochi.

The Kerala High Court warned officials they will be held personally accountable for further pollution in the Periyar River, the main drinking water source for Kochi. This follows a complaint about authorities' negligence, with the court emphasizing the need to protect the river from pollution, which has led to mass fish deaths. Environmental groups and residents have petitioned the court due to ineffective action by pollution control agencies.

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