Aqib Khan

Baramulla, Aug 25(KNS): Residents of the Bangdara area in Kreeri, Baramulla district, took to the streets to protest against the Jal-Shakti Department, citing their failure to provide adequate drinking water to the community.

Carrying empty pots and expressing their frustration, the protestors demanded accountability from the department for its inability to ensure a reliable drinking water supply.

This morning, the residents, distressed by the situation, blocked a road to voice their grievances. They said that their area has been grappling with a dire shortage of clean drinking water for several months, causing immense difficulties for both adults and children alike.

The protestors asserted that they have been deprived of access to potable water for the past few months, while the responsible department has remained unresponsive to their plight.

A local resident pointed out, "We are left with no choice but to consume contaminated water, which has inevitably taken a toll on our health." Despite their numerous attempts, locals asserted that their visits to higher authorities have yielded no positive outcomes, leaving their predicament unaddressed.

The protestors appealed to the relevant authorities to urgently intervene and rectify the water supply situation.(KNS).