Women stage road roko demanding drinking water supply near Anthiyur
Residents of the Vellithiruppur panchayat staged a road blockade to protest a 10-day drinking water shortage. Local officials intervened and promised to restore the supply, leading the protesters to disperse.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing infrastructure and public utility challenges in rural areas and the effectiveness of local protest actions.
Residents of villages under Vellithiruppur panchayat near Anthiyur staged a road blockade on Wednesday (June 17, 2026), demanding regular drinking water supply.
The article reports on the protest and the official response without taking a side.
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