The Freedom Press
Narayanpet Nov 12: A score of men and women here on Thursday staged a sit-in protest by blocking the road over the scarcity of the drinking water. Angry residents mid-way seeking immediate solution of the drinking water problem being faced by the residents in the locality for last several weeks.
They alleged many complaints had been made to the concerned authorities regarding the water shortage in Nandini Nagar Colony under Makthal Municipality, but nothing has been done to resolve the issue. They further alleged that the apathy of the officials concerned compel them to fetch water from far away places.
A video surfaced on the social media showing the angry residents of the Nandini Nagar Colony, sat on the road and protested over the water crisis in the locality. “Everyday, we have to follow queue for water in the morning and the time we reach homes, it is evening. Shall we run after water or take care of our children at home. Thus, it has been a matter of concern for the residents,’’’ said, angry residents while talking to media during the protest in Narayanpet.
The authorities, however, was not available to reply on this issue.
