Srinagar, March 29 -- Abrar Nabi

Residents of several localities in central Kashmir's Budgam district on Thursday complained of unsafe drinking water in the area, and appealed authorities of Jal Shakti Department to intervene into the matter.

Localities which include Narkura, Ompora, Laloo, Gangbug and adjoining areas told KNS that the local population is facing immense hardships due to the absence of pure drinking water in the area. They said the bad and unsafe quality of drinking water supply in the respective areas have led water-borne disease which are gradually spreading with the each passing day.

"Our area is getting unsafe water supply from last few weeks. Despite we took up the matter with concerned Jal Shakti Department offici...