Image SHIMLA, India — The people of Shimla haven’t agreed on much lately.
And everyone’s been angry at the key men.
But the city’s ancient pipe system also leaks five million liters of water every day, Mr. Chawdhry said in an interview in his office.
Shimla is not the only Indian city whose water supplies are under increasing pressure.
“Shimla got more media attention, but many areas are facing water scarcity.” That includes the capital, New Delhi.
“My husband and son died because of water,” Ms. Devi said.
It’s too big!” one woman yelled at another.
In Shimla, the water crisis has eased since last month.
But some of the city’s 61 other key men were held down by mobs and forced to keep the water on, municipal officials said.
The court also ordered that every key man be escorted by two police officers while on duty to ensure their safety.