Protest Called Off After Assurance by Tehsildar Kotranka – Water Supply to Be Restored Within two weeks

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BUDHAL SEPT 29:-A peaceful protest scheduled by the residents of Village Kewal (Lower), Block Budhal, against the Jal Shakti Department was officially cancelled following the assurance given by Tehsildar Kotranka, Mr. Sahil Ali Shah.

Earlier, the protest was planned to highlight the failure of the Jal Shakti Department in implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the area, leaving the local population in a severe drinking water crisis. However, in response to the concerns raised, Tehsildar Kotranka, accompanied by AEE and JE of the Jal Shakti Department, visited the affected Gram Panchayat Kewal Lower today. The officials met with local residents, inspected the ongoing and incomplete works under the JJM, and assured the community that water supply would be restored within two weeks.

Tehsildar Mr. Sahil Ali Shah also promised to take up the issue with higher authorities to ensure the timely completion of pending works under the scheme.

Former Sarpanch and prominent social and political activist Mohammad Farooq Inqlabi expressed gratitude to the District Administration, particularly Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kotranka, and Tehsildar Kotranka for their prompt response. He appreciated the visit and the commitment shown by the officials.

However, Mr. Inqlabi added a note of caution, stating that if the water supply is not restored within the promised two-weeksperiod, and no tangible progress is seen on the pending work, the residents will be compelled to resume their peaceful protest.

The residents remain hopeful that the administration will fulfil its assurances and resolve the water crisis at the earliest.