Jammu, Oct. 23 -- Acting upon a written complaint lodged by a housing society welfare association, the Jammu district administration has snapped water and electricity supply to around 25 to 30 "illegal" Rohingya immigrants living in over 10 shanties in Bahu area. The action was taken near Nideesh Enclave in Channi Rama area on the orders of the Bahu tehsildar.

In an order issued by the tehsildar to officials concerned, it was mentioned that Rohingya immigrants had illegally occupied a plot and constructed shanties besides taking up an unauthorised scrap business. The letter also highlighted hygiene and safety concerns besides frequent loud quarrels and fights among them, disturbing peace in the locality.

However, few Rohingya women with...