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PATNA: Fish markets across the city wore a deserted look on Tuesday following a ban imposed on its sale, transport and storage in the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) area for 15 days. The health department announced the ban on Monday after cancer-causing formalin and other heavy metals were found in the fish available in Patna markets. He also demanded proper fish markets in the state. Government, instead of punishing fish sellers, should actually catch big traders who are using chemicals,” she said.Ban takes political colour: The fish ban also has taken political colour. “Fish sellers should be provided with iceboxes to preserve fish..