SOPORE, Occupied Kashmir: In a show of frustration and desperation, the residents of Checkroday Khan village in Sopore, located in the Baramulla district of Indian Illegally-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, have taken to the streets to protest against the chronic water scarcity that has plagued their area for many years.
According to reports from Kashmir Media Service, the villagers have endured a prolonged shortage of drinking water, and their pleas for assistance to resolve this pressing issue have fallen on deaf ears. Despite their persistent complaints, the authorities have failed to address their longstanding problem.
Residents of the village have been left with no choice but to consume unhygienic water sources due to the unavailability of clean drinking water. This dire situation has given rise to severe health concerns within the community, as they grapple with the repercussions of inadequate access to a basic necessity.
One resident, Saleema Begum, expressed the frustration and hardship that the village’s population is enduring. She emphasized that Checkroday Khan has been without a reliable water supply for numerous years, and the authorities have not responded to their repeated appeals for assistance.
The protest serves as a stark reminder of the pressing need to address the fundamental requirement of access to clean and safe drinking water in the affected region. The residents of Checkroday Khan are raising their voices to draw attention to their plight and to demand a solution to the ongoing water scarcity issue that has deeply impacted their lives.
