National Times Bureau :- Hazara Singh Wala: A suspected case of contaminated drinking water has triggered panic in Hazara Singh Wala village after at least 32 residents fell ill and a young girl lost her life, intensifying public outrage and drawing the attention of authorities at the highest level. Villagers reported that several families began experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea and severe dehydration shortly after consuming tap water supplied in the area.
Health teams were rushed to the village as the number of affected residents climbed, with many requiring medical treatment at nearby health centres. The situation turned grim following the death of a minor girl, prompting widespread anger among locals who alleged negligence in maintaining the water supply system. Residents claimed that complaints about foul-smelling and discoloured water had been raised earlier but were not addressed in time.
District authorities have initiated an inquiry and collected water samples for laboratory testing to ascertain the exact cause of contamination. Meanwhile, senior administrative officials have assured strict action if lapses are found. With the matter reportedly reaching the Prime Minister’s Office, pressure has mounted on the state administration to ensure accountability and prevent recurrence of such incidents.
