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The residents of Daulatabad locality in Nowpora area of Srinagar have started digging borewells at their homes after authorities failed to provide potable water supply in the area. He said the supply pipes were decades-old and blocked by the rust. Labourers drilling the ground at a residential house in Daulatabad area of Nowpora/ GK PhotoAppalled by the official apathy Ahmad said that the residents have now taken to digging borewells to end water woes. When contacted Zubair Naqash Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) Water Works Department Srinagar said he received an application a couple of weeks ago. “I have planned a project to replace the supply lines of the area” he said adding that the procurement process might take some time..