Pulwama residents face acute potable shortage for two over years
Srinagar: In the Pulwama district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, several families have been grappling with an acute shortage of potable water for the past two years, as a vital water supply line remains non-functional.
According to Kashmir Media Service, residents of Wahibugh village said the pipeline that once provided them with drinking water has not been operational for over two years. “Around 10 to 12 families had tap connections from this line, and all of them have been affected,” said Mohammad Abdullah Bhat, a local resident.
Bhat stated that despite repeated pleas and visits to concerned offices, the issue remains unresolved. “We’ve been moving from pillar to post for the restoration of this water line, but no action has been taken,” he added.
Another resident, Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, expressed frustration over receiving water bills despite having no access to water. “We are forced to fetch water from a spring located nearly half a kilometre away. It is unfair to charge us for a service we don’t receive,” he said.
The villagers, many of whom are manual labourers and live below the poverty line, said the lack of water has severely impacted their daily lives. “If the department cannot restore the supply, they should cancel our registration numbers and stop sending us bills,” said Bhat.
The residents warned that if the potable water pipeline is not restored soon, they will launch a strong protest in the coming days.
