Inhabitants of Teli Mohalla in Awantabhawan area of Srinagar have accused the Public Health Engineering Department of negligence over a long-pending water pipeline leakage that has severely affected daily life during the ongoing harsh winter.

The inhabitants said continuous leakage from the pipeline has resulted in persistent water accumulation on the road, which freezes amid sub-zero temperatures, turning the stretch into a serious accident-prone zone. They alleged that despite repeated complaints over several weeks, the department failed to take effective measures to stop the leakage permanently.
According to the inhabitants, officials of the PHE Department dug up the road to trace the source of the leakage but could not locate it and left the road in a damaged condition. The broken surface has further worsened the situation, allowing water to collect and freeze repeatedly. “We repeatedly requested the concerned officials to repair the leakage and restore the road, but our pleas were ignored,” the inhabitants said.
The affected road serves as a crucial link connecting the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences and the Kashmir University, making the problem more serious.
The inhabitants have urged the concerned authorities to immediately plug the leakage, repair the damaged road, and ensure safety measures before any major accident occurs.