Pattan, Apr 09 (KNS): The residents if Shalpora and Tantraypora localities of Palhallan area of Pattan in Baramulla district on Saturday held a protest demonstration against Jal Shakti Department for failing to provide drinking water supply to the area. 

 

Reports reaching Kashmir News Service (KNS) said that the protestors mostly women blocked 

Srinagar-Baramulla national highway to protest against shortage of drinking water.

 

They said that they have many times brought the issue into the notice of the concerned department but nothing as been done so far.

 

Meanwhile, tehsildar Pattan along with duty officer Palhallan reached to the spot to pacify the protestors.

 

They assured the protestors that water supply to the area will be restored soon and later the protestors dispersed off peacefully after assurance by the officials. (KNS)