The expert committee constituted by the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) to study the causes and cures of the desecration of Budda Nullah in Ludhiana has termed the situation as an "ecological crisis' and demanded immediate multi-sectoral approach to prevent the human tragedy. In its report to the Commission, the committee has recommended the establishment of an independent "Budda Nullah Task Force' with executive, legal and punitive authority to coordinate remedial efforts. It has also asked for a law to prevent the irrigation of crops in toxic waters of the Nullah.