Residents of Khanpora Baramulla held a massive protest against the Jal Shakti Department on the National Highway near Khanpora Baramulla on Sunday. The protesters were demanding an end to the water and electricity crisis that has been plaguing the area for the past several months.
The protesters blocked the National Highway for several hours and raised slogans against the Power Development Department (PDD) and the Jal Shakti Department. They demanded that the government take immediate steps to address the water and electricity crisis in the area.
"We have been facing a severe water and electricity crisis for the past several months," said one of the protesters. "We have to fetch water from long distances and the electricity goes out multiple times a day. This is making our lives very difficult."
The protesters also alleged that the government was not taking their concerns seriously. "We have complained to the authorities several times, but nothing has been done," said another protester. "We are forced to protest on the highway today to get our voices heard."
The protest caused major traffic jams on the National Highway. The water and electricity crisis in Khanpora Baramulla is just one example of the many problems that people in Kashmir are facing.
Kashmir is facing a severe water and power shortage, causing widespread inconvenience to the residents.
The water shortage is due to a prolonged dry spell, which has led to a decrease in the water level in rivers and reservoirs. The power shortage is due to a number of factors, including a decrease in power generation from hydroelectric projects, increased demand for electricity, and transmission and distribution losses.
The water and power shortage has had a significant impact on the lives of people in Kashmir. Residents are facing long power cuts and water shortages. This is making it difficult for people to carry out their daily activities, such as cooking, washing, and studying, locals said.