Ludhiana, June 23 -- Residents of Pritam Colony in Giaspura have once again raised concerns over contaminated and foul-smelling water supply, barely two months after repair work was carried out following earlier complaints.

Locals said the water quality had improved temporarily after officials inspected the area and fixed leakages, but polluted water has started flowing through taps again. They alleged that the recurring issue has forced several families to rely on bottled water for drinking purposes.

"We thought the problem had finally been resolved, but contaminated water has started coming again. We need a permanent solution instead of temporary repairs," said resident Meenu Goswami. Another resident, Sanjana Rawat, said repeated com...