Corruption plagues PHE dept in Boko, locals deprived of clean water

Boko, May 26: Corruption and irregularities have become entrenched in the Boko Sub Division of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, with villagers voicing their frustrations over the continuous deceit and failed promises of clean drinking water.

Recent reports have highlighted significant corruption and irregularities in the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) works, particularly in the Hahim area along the Assam-Meghalaya border. Similar issues have emerged from the Lampi area, also under the Boko Sub Divisional PHE office, located in Kamrup (Rural) District, approximately 100 kilometres from the state capital.

Krishna Sharma, the village headman, revealed that over 500 families reside in the mountainous Lampi area. Biju Chetry, a resident, expressed deep regret that despite India’s 75 years of independence, the people of Lampi are still deprived of pure drinking water due to persistent corruption and negligence by the PHE Department.