Srinagar, Dec. 27 -- A historic water channel near Sazwari Ground in the Awanta Bhawan area on the outskirts of Srinagar has suffered years of neglect, encroachment and unchecked dumping of waste, turning what was once a pristine water body into a polluted drain and triggering serious concern among the local populace. A water channel in the Awanta Bhawan, SrinagarLocals recall that decades ago, the stream carried crystal-clear water, so pure that people not only bathed in it but also caught fish for consumption. According to inhabitants, the channel historically flowed in two directions, with one branch moving towards Bagati Shoor Awanta Bhawan and the other extending towards the Sikh Bagh area of Srinagar.Locals informed that the stream ...