Flood-hit Hisar villages clash over flow of water; situation tense

Tension erupted between residents of Gurana and Khanpur villages in Hisar district after a breach in the minor canal led to flooding in the area.

According to information, villagers from both sides gathered in the fields along the minor canal and started throwing stones at each other after their discussions turned into arguments, with both sides blaming each other for the situation.

The police have been deployed at the spot to prevent further escalation, sources said. Civil and police officials have rushed to the spot and are reportedly talking to people from both sides.

According to information, residents of Khanpur allege that villagers from Gurana deliberately damaged the minor canal, causing floodwaters to flow towards Khanpur and Sindhar villages. They fear that if the situation continues, then nearby villages, including Ghirai, Sindhar, Singhwa Ragho and Khanpur, could be submerged.

But villagers of Gurana, however, claim that the canal breached due to excess water pressure and not by human interference. A breach had occurred in the minor on September 5, flooding the fields of Gurana village.

On Saturday, villagers from Khanpur and Sindhar went to Gurana to discuss the worsening waterlogging. The talks turned into a heated exchange, which soon escalated into stone throwing from both sides.

Hansi SDM Rajesh Khoth said that there was some tension as people from both sides gathered at the spot, but the situation was under control now. Civil and police officials are keeping a close watch, and water is being drained out of the villages.