Ganderbal, 04-Feb: The historic Mansbal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir has turned into a gutter due to dumping of garbage and other filthy items on its banks. The water of the lake has become polluted and the stink is spreading all around.Pictures went viral on social media in which it can be seen how Mansbal Lake is turning into filthy water body due to the filth coming out from the nearby settlements.Due to pollution, the existence of this lake is in danger. The lake water is becoming toxic due to pollution from all sides. As a result, many species of aquatic organisms and fish are becoming extinct.While talking social worker said that selfish elements are dumping garbage in banks of this historic lake Nesbal side , which is not only polluting the lake’s water, but also making Mansbal Lake lost its significance.”If it ceases to exist, future generations will not forgive us,” he said.He added that the lake used to be source of livelihood to hundreds of people as it is habitat to high quality fish.
