A spring in Badhal village found contaminated with pesticides; authorities block its use

STC NEWS MONITORING DESK
Rajouri, January 20 (STC): Authorities in Rajouri have blocked the use of a spring in Badhal village, which tested positive for pesticides. Even they have depolyed security so that villagers are stopped to use the spring water.
In this regard, Additional Deputy Commissioner, (ADM) Kotranka has issued an order which reads: “Whereas, the samples of water taken from the spring (Bawli) of village Badhal have been tested positive for some pesticides / insecticide. The said Bawli has been blocked by PHE (Jal Shakti) Division Rajouri and sealed by the Magistrate concerned.”
Treating the matter most urgent in the interest of public health and safety, the order expresses an apprehension that the tribal population of the village may collect the flowing water of this spring stealthily. “Therefore, Tehsildar Khawas shall ensure that no villager must use the water from this spring in any case. SHO Police Station Kandi is hereby directed to depute 02 to 03 Security Personnel round the clock at this Bawli so that the use of water of the said spring/Bawli may be stopped completely,” states the order. (STC)