Tue Dec 24 15:22:12 UTC 2024: ## Kollam Protests Erupt Over Water Crisis Following Drowning Tragedy
**KOLLAM, KERALA – DECEMBER 24, 2024** – A severe water shortage in Chavara, Kollam district, has sparked widespread protests after a woman drowned while collecting water. The Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) organized a demonstration on Tuesday, demanding immediate government intervention to address the crisis.
According to reports, Sandhya, a local resident, drowned on Sunday after her canoe capsized while she was returning home with water for her family. The incident occurred in Puthanthuruthu after a pipe burst in Chavara, leaving several areas without access to clean drinking water.
RSP leader Shibu Baby John criticized the lack of response from the three district ministers, stating that despite the water disruption lasting over ten days, no action has been taken. He accused the ministers of lacking commitment to the public.
Protesters blocked roads in Kollam, leading to their subsequent arrest by police. The tragic incident highlights the desperate situation faced by residents grappling with the severe water shortage.
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