Stagnant water cause for concern in Tarn Taran

Our Correspondent

Tarn Taran, August 7

The polluted water from Malhia village has not only entered the complex of two government offices but has also become a potential health hazard with the water remaining stagnant here for days together. The authorities, as usual, have failed to take steps to drain out the water.

The complex houses the offices of Block Elementary Education Officer (BEEO), Noordi, and Tarn Taran (Proper). It also has a government elementary school, in which 200 students study.

The complex is situated at a level lower than the path leading to the village and the Tarn Taran-Jandiala Guru road also pass near the complex. During the rainy season, the overflowing water from the drain enters the complex and remains stagnant due to lack of drainage facilities. Besides, rainwater also adds to the problem. Stagnant water starts emitting foul smell and those passing the complex area have to bear the stench.

Though the village panchayat and officials concerned are well aware of the situation, none is serious about solving the problem. The worst sufferers are officials working in the offices, and the teachers coming to the school.

Teachers say that they have been facing the problem for the last decade, but the administration has always been more or less careless.

Harjinderpreet Singh, BEEO (Proper), said he had written recently to the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO) and the District Education Officer (Elementary), Tarn Taran, to resolve the problem. He said the DEO (E) had assured him of releasing funds soon. He said with the grant, they would make arrangements for early drainage of the polluted water. The BEEO said it was a problem of just a few days and it would be resolved soon.