Aaqib Khan

Tangmarg, Nov 27(KNS): Women of Hardu Aboora village in Tangmarg staged a protest against the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, citing the long-standing issue of drinking water unavailability.

The protest took place outside the office of the Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), where the women demanded immediate action to resolve their plight.

Speaking to the media, the protesters expressed their frustration over the lack of pure drinking water in their village for an extended period. "We have been facing severe water scarcity, and no official from the PHE Department has visited our village to address the issue," said one of the protesters.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

When approached for comments, the Assistant Executive Engineer of Tangmarg acknowledged the issue. He informed that a water supply scheme for Hardu Aboora is currently under process. "We are aware of the problem and are working on a permanent solution.

Meanwhile, we will ensure that water tankers are sent to the village to address the immediate needs of the residents until the scheme is completed," he assured.

The residents, however, remain skeptical and are demanding swift action, emphasizing the hardships they face daily due to the non-availability of clean drinking water.(KNS)