Residents of Chandamari Sahi in Ward No. 5 of Dhenkanal town staged a protest on Thursday, alleging a prolonged disruption in drinking water supply. The agitation intensified as local women locked the office of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department, demanding immediate restoration of essential water services.
Women Stage Protest Over Water Shortage
According to local residents, the area has been facing a shortage of drinking water, causing significant inconvenience in daily life. Frustrated by the lack of regular water supply, women from the locality gathered outside the PHE office and locked its entrance as a mark of protest.
The protesters urged the authorities to take immediate steps to restore the water supply and resolve the issue without further delay.
Residents Demand Immediate Action
The demonstrators expressed concern over the continued disruption of drinking water services and called on the concerned department to ensure uninterrupted water supply to the locality.
Their primary demands included:
- Immediate restoration of drinking water supply.
- Prompt intervention by the Public Health Engineering department.
- Long-term measures to prevent recurring water shortages.
Authorities Yet to Respond
At the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department regarding the protest or the restoration of water supply.
Residents are now awaiting a swift response from the authorities to address the issue and restore normal water services.
