Delhi Police Use Water Cannons on Protesters Amid Water Crisis

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:22am on 22 Jun 2024,Saturday India

In a stark irony, Delhi Police used water cannons to disperse BJP workers protesting the city's water crisis outside the Delhi Jal Board office. The protest, led by Ramesh Bidhuri, highlighted the acute water shortage in several areas due to reduced Yamuna River levels and technical issues at treatment plants. Social media users condemned the police's actions, pointing out the absurdity of using water cannons during a water crisis. The crisis has left many without water supply, forcing them to rely on tankers and borewells. The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about the authorities' handling of the situation.

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