Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 15, 2009:
Residents of Kangmong and its adjoining villages have halted the construction of Konthoujam Water Supply Scheme saying that the water supply scheme should not be constructed unless a dam is constructed first.
Villagers of Kangmong, Heikrujam, Awang Jiri, Sajirok Moidangpok Khunou, Tongbram led by members of Kangmong Gram Panchayat and Public Coordination Committee have today went to the construction site and ordered the workers of the water supply scheme to halt their works.
Meanwhile, a police team led by an ASI of the Nambol police station, which was sent to contain the matter, was denied access by the agitating villagers.
Later, an agreement was reached between the workers and contractor of the water supply scheme and the villagers.
They decided that no construction works will be taken out until further notification.
Villagers complaint that the residents of the area get water only during monsoon season.
Therefore, a dam to store water should be constructed before the construction of the water supply scheme.