The residents of Chaktroo village in Mandi staged a demonstration against the government on Friday, accusing officials of the Public Health Engineering department of not paying concern towards the prevailing water crisis.
The locals assembled on the Poonch-Mandi road at Chaktrooand blocked it in the early morning hours. They also raised slogans against thePublic Health Engineering department.
“Water shortage has been prevalent in our area and thedepartment has failed to mitigate our suffering. Time and again, we havecontacted the officials about the issue, but nothing has been done yet,” theysaid.
Due to the protest, traffic remained suspended for aroundtwo hours.
Later, Station House Officer Mandi and Naib Tehsildarvisited the spot and pacified the protesters, assuring them that the watersupply scheme in the area will be restored in the next few days.
On the assurance, the protest was called off.
Besides, some water tankers as a temporary measure were alsorushed to the area.