The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has filed an FIR with reference to the chemical pollution in Bhendkhal Creek, Uran leading to the death of several fish and crabs. The local fishing community and environmentalists have raised an alarm against some chemical tankers polluting the creek water.

MPCB Sub Regional Officer Sachin Adkar confirmed to NatConnect Foundation that an FIR against unidentified persons has been filed with the Uran police.