Syed Fayaz
Sopore, Sep 22 (KNS): Residents of Sadipora in Apple town Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla  district on Tuesday staged massive protests against the water scarcity in the area.
Reports reaching to Kashmir News Service said the scores of men women and children hit the road and staged a massive protest and blocked the Dangerpora- Sopore road for hours.
The protesting residents said they are without drinking water from last the couple of months and the concern department is watching as mute spectator
They said they are facing the problems of water since long and the authorities are not taking any measures to end the hardships of the people
Abdul Rashid said water crisis has become one of the major issues in this village as despite living in the modern world we do not have access to safe drinking water and clear water for sanitation purpose.
He also said that they have informed the concern department several times to provide them water supply in the area and every time we were assured but so far no drinking was provided to us residents alleged.
The residents of the area have appealed deputy commissioner Baramulla for intervene (KNS)