Baramulla, Jan 8: The residents of Nowpora and its adjacent villages in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district took to the streets on Monday in a protest against the Jal Shakti Department for its failure to provide adequate water supply to at least five villages in the area.
Among the protesters were the former MLA Shoiab Nabi Lone. The protesters blocked the main road in the area for several hours, demanding swift action to restore water service.
The protesters voiced their concerns about the abrupt disruption in water supply over the past month and highlighted the impact on the lives of residents in the affected villages, which include Nowgam, Shrakwara, Vizar, and Mirangund.
Former MLA Shoiab Lone demanded an immediate restoration of water supply and a resolution of the issue.
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