Through searches and seizure operations, the Bihar Fisheries Department has stepped up its efforts to combat the illicit trade and sale of Thai Mangur fish, which is forbidden throughout the state. Large quantities of fish have been seized by officials, who then bury the stock underground as part of the annihilation procedure.
The Thai Mangur, sometimes referred to as the walking catfish, is an invasive and extremely predatory species that is prohibited in India because officials believe it poses a threat to native fish populations, the environment, and possibly human health.

With searches being carried out at several locations connected to the illicit trade, the state administration has initiated a statewide enforcement campaign aimed at suppliers and traders engaged in the prohibited fish industry.
Authorities in the Purnia district increased their monitoring of vendors selling Thai Mangur fish, and the Fisheries Department carried out a significant operation in the Baisi region. Consignments of Thai Mangur fish that were purportedly being transported from nearby West Bengal were intercepted by officials, who then buried the confiscated cargo underground.
The raid, according to officials, is a part of a continuous effort to stop the illicit sale of the forbidden seafood. To find suppliers and traders involved in the business, raids and inspections are carried out on a regular basis.Experts claim that due to worries about the effects on the environment and public health, Thai Mangur fish has been outlawed in a number of regions of the nation. According to officials, eating the forbidden species might cause a number of health issues, and its cultivation and trading are thought to be detrimental to the natural aquatic biodiversity.
The Bihar government's tougher enforcement strategy is reflected in the Fisheries Department's stepped-up efforts, with officials now conducting ground-level operations to disrupt the illicit trading network. Authorities have issued a warning to dealers not to transport or stock the prohibited fish and have threatened to take harsh measures against those who do so.