Budgam, Nov 5: A serious question mark has been raised over the safety and maintenance of the drinking water supply system in Khag Budgam after a dead dog was found inside the filtration plant at Shunglipora, triggering concern among residents of nearby villages.

The discovery has prompted residents to question how an animal could enter a public water filtration facility and whether adequate safeguards are in place to protect the drinking water supply from contamination.
Locals have demanded immediate intervention by the Jal Shakti Department, calling for a thorough inspection of the facility, testing of the water supply and proper cleaning and disinfection of the plant.
They have also sought accountability from the officials responsible for maintaining the filtration facility, insisting that the safety of drinking water cannot be compromised through negligence or inadequate monitoring.
Locals have appealed to the district administration and the concerned department to take urgent measures to establish whether the water supply has been affected and ensure that safe drinking water reaches the population.