Locals alarmed as Sindh river changes Color, suspect tunnel work chemicals

The Sindh river, a vital water source for the residents of Kangan area of Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, has changed color recently, causing alarm among the local population. Some residents suspect that the cause of the color change may be chemicals released from tunnel work.

Speaking to Groundreport.in, Abdul Majeed, Abdul Majeed, a resident of Hariganiwan, expressed deep concern about the presence of chemicals in the river. "This water is vital to our community, and we rely on it for so many things," he said. "The strange smell and color of the water are clear signs that something is wrong, and we need action to be taken before it's too late."

Another resident of the area shared similar concerns. "The Sindh river has always been a source of life for us, and we have always trusted its water to be safe and clean," the resident said. "But now, with the presence of chemicals in the water, we are worried about our health and the health of our families."

He added "the strange smell and colour of the water are clear signs that something is wrong, and we need action to be taken before it's too late. We hope that the local administrator will take our concerns seriously and work to find a solution to this problem as soon as possible."

In response to the growing concerns, the local administrator has pledged to investigate the issue. Samiullah Beigh, the Executive Engineer of Jal Shakti Ganderbal, confirmed Groundreport.in that a team has been dispatched to Kangan to collect a water sample for testing.

"They will conduct three simple tests to determine whether or not the water is contaminated," he said. "These tests will be carried out by experts, and the results will be made available to the public."

However, The tunnel administrator has denied any involvement in the matter.

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