The Gilgit-Baltistan EPA has sealed 30 rooms of Luxus Hunza hotel and fined it Rs1.5 million for viola-ting construction and environmental regulations near Attabad Lake. Though no sewage discharge was found in a recent inspection, the hotel was penalized for non-compliance. EPA had previously taken similar action in 2023. Hotel management denies wrongdoing, blaming murky water on storm drains. Environmentalists warn of growing ecological thre*ats due to unregulated lakeside development and lack of water treatment systems. Locals urge eco-tourism and sustainable practices to protect Attabad Lake, a vital reservoir and tourist site. *The image is Ai generated an just for reference*