Amritsar residents protest supply of contaminated water

Residents of Ganpati Estate on Batala Road are facing a severe drinking water crisis for the past two weeks, with complaints of contaminated water being supplied to the area. Activists have claimed that such unsafe water could result in spread of diseases if the problem is not resolved immediately.

Rakesh Sharma, president of the All India Anti-Corruption Morcha, has written to the Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar, Sakshi Sawhney, urging prompt intervention. In his representation, Sharma stated that despite repeated complaints to the Municipal Corporation Commissioner and other civic officials, no action has been taken so far.

The letter highlights that the situation has caused immense inconvenience to the residents, who are compelled to manage with the contaminated water in the absence of any alternative supply. Sharma warned that if any untoward incident occurs due to negligence, the responsibility will lie with the Municipal Commissioner and the district administration.

Residents claimed that the workers of the MC had visited the area and told that water pipes have been broken. “It is their duty to replace the damaged pipes. This is an approved locality, but the MC officials are not paying heed to the issues. They are providing facilities to illegal colonies but not approved localities,” said Rakesh Sharma.

Local activists stated that they have also written to the Chief Secretary and other senior officials of the state government to take action against the officials concerned for negligence.