Jahangeer Ganaie
Anantnag, Dec 13: The residents of Kabamarg area in Larkipora belt of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district said that they have been deprived of the basic facilities like roads, water supply and electricity infrastructure in the area causing locals to suffer.
Locals said that the area lacks proper transport facilities, network connection, scheduled power and water facilities since the last several years.
Mohammed Sultan, a local, said that despite having historical importance, the area has been neglected as the roads leading to the area are narrow and no public transport is available on the roads.
“There is no scheduled power supply in the area due to which their water supply is also getting affected,” Sultan said.
The residents also alleged that the Power Development Department (PDD) had not upgraded electricity transmission lines in the village.
“The high-tension and low-tension transmission lines are of poor quality and are lying low. They often develop snag, affecting electric supply to the village,” locals said.
Shakoor Ahmad, another local resident, said that there is no proper cellular and internet connectivity in the area.
“Whether it is BSNL, Airtel or Jio, no mobile network is working in the area,” Shakoor said. “We have brought our issues in notice of higher ups several times but to no avail.”
Kabamarg has historical importance as thousands of people from different areas of Kashmir visit the place to offer Friday prayers and have a glimpse of holy things associated with Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) and his companions.
The residents appealed Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and the district administration to intervene and redress their grievances.
