Tension prevailed near Uthangarai in Krishnagiri district after a public drinking water facility was allegedly vandalised, leading to an acute water shortage for over 30 families in the area.
The incident was reported in Thidir Kuppam, a locality adjoining K. Ettipatti village and Karadi Goundanur. Residents of Thidir Kuppam depend on an overhead water tank and another elevated storage point along the street for their daily drinking water needs.
According to local residents, a group of more than 50 people from the neighbouring Karadi Goundanur area gathered at the site on Sunday morning. The group was allegedly led by Perumal, who is said to be associated with the DMK and is the husband of a former panchayat president of K. Ettipatti.
Residents alleged that the group confronted them over their voting choices in recent elections, claiming that the locality had not supported the DMK. They further alleged that the group declared that water supply would be denied on that basis before proceeding to damage the public drinking water tank.
Locals also claimed that members of the group used abusive language and made caste-based remarks during the incident.
Following the destruction of the tank, the area is now facing a severe shortage of drinking water. Residents have urged authorities to take immediate action, restore water supply, and ensure accountability.
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