Shimla Village Water Tank Contaminated: FIR Filed, Pesticide Detected

• A potentially catastrophic incident was averted in Breshtu village, Shimla, after a resident detected a foul smell in drinking water.
• An unidentified person allegedly mixed a harmful substance, believed to be an apple orchard pesticide, into the main drinking water tank.
• Preliminary testing confirmed the presence of a toxic chemical, which officials said could have been fatal if consumed.
• Adarsh Sharma alerted authorities after noticing a strong, unusual smell, leading to swift action by the Jal Shakti Department.
• An FIR was registered at Rohru police station, and an investigation is underway to identify the person responsible.