Residents of Burmas Pain in Gilgit discovered a dead rat inside a water pipeline, exposing the negligence of the Water Supply Department. The incident occurred this morning when locals, after a water supply cut, attempted to repair the pipeline and found the decomposing rodent.
The discovery has sparked widespread anger among the community, with residents staging strong protests against the poor maintenance and lack of oversight by the authorities. They claim that this incident is a clear example of the Water Supply Department’s incompetence and criminal negligence, endangering public health.
Locals expressed their frustration, stating that the lack of proper cleaning and maintenance of water pipelines has led to this serious issue, which poses a significant risk to human lives. They emphasized that such negligence is unacceptable and demanded immediate action to prevent future occurrences.
Residents have called on higher authorities to take strict action against those responsible in the Water Supply Department. They also urged the government to ensure a thorough cleaning and monitoring of the water supply system to safeguard public health and prevent similar incidents in the future.
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