GUWAHATI: The Kamrup Metro district administration in an order prohibited picnic like activities at all locations along the Brahmaputra riverbank in the entire district with immediate effect.
The order further stated that at picnic spots other than the riverbank, all picnic activities must be completed strictly by 4 pm every day till the end of the picnic season.
It has also been observed that the soil existing by the side of the river is generally loose and wet in nature, due to which the wheels of a vehicle may get stuck in the soil.
Such an incident occurred on the evening of December 23 at Hatisila, Chandrapur, in which around 100 vehicles were left stranded for the entire night due to the presence of loose soil on the riverbank.
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It has been observed that large gatherings of picnickers along the river Brahmaputra in different places of the district in the winter season use non-biodegradable items made of plastic, etc, which later make their way into the water and pollute the same, posing a threat to the aquatic flora and fauna and the entire aquatic ecosystem.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police concerned and Circle Officers concerned are hereby directed to ensure restriction of picnicking at the bank of river Brahmaputra or any water bodies.