By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 9, 2026
AGARTALA: A serious health concern has emerged in the Ramnagar Area (Ward No. 1)—a key part of the Chief Minister’s own constituency—as the number of residents suffering from Jaundice continues to rise. Local inhabitants have alleged that the outbreak is a direct result of the unfiltered and contaminated drinking water being supplied by the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC).
The situation has sparked alarm among families in the locality, with multiple households reporting cases of hepatitis-like symptoms over the past few days.
Mayor and Leaders Visit Affected Families
Responding to the growing crisis, Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumder visited the affected households in Ramnagar No. 1 this Thursday. He was accompanied by Mandal President Shyamal De and other senior local leaders.
During the visit, the Mayor interacted with the patients and their family members to assess the severity of the outbreak. As a gesture of support, the leaders distributed fresh fruits to the patients and wished them a speedy recovery.
Allegations of “Polluted Water” Supply
Residents of Ramnagar have voiced strong grievances against the AMC’s water wing. Many claim that the water arriving through the municipal pipelines has been appearing murky and foul-smelling, suggesting a possible leakage where sewage water might be mixing with the drinking water supply—a recurring issue in several parts of the city’s Smart City project zones.
Key Concerns Raised by Locals:
- Pipeline Integrity: Residents suspect that recent construction work in the area has damaged underground water lines.
- Lack of Filtration: Allegations that the water is being supplied directly from pump houses without adequate chlorination or filtration.
- Delayed Response: Some families claimed they had been reporting the change in water quality for over a week before the cases peaked.
Administrative Measures and Assurances
Mayor Dipak Majumder took immediate note of the complaints regarding the water quality. He assured the residents that the AMC engineering team and DWS (Drinking Water and Sanitation) officials would conduct a joint inspection of the pipelines in Ramnagar starting tomorrow.
”The health of our citizens is our top priority. We have heard the concerns regarding the water supply, and I have instructed the officials to collect water samples from multiple points in Ramnagar No. 1 for laboratory testing. In the meantime, we are arranging for mobile water tankers to provide safe drinking water to the affected blocks. I urge everyone to boil their water before consumption until the pipeline repairs are verified,” Mayor Majumder stated.
Health Department on Alert
The state health department has been put on alert, and a door-to-door survey is expected to commence to identify any unreported cases. Medical teams have advised residents to look out for symptoms such as yellowing of eyes/skin, dark urine, and persistent fatigue, and to report to the nearest health center immediately.
With the TTAADC elections just days away, the opposition has already begun to criticize the government for the “collapse of basic amenities” in the Chief Minister’s backyard, making the Jaundice outbreak a sensitive political and humanitarian issue.
