Open Well in Pali: "Gateway to Netherworld" Threatens Villagers, Administration Ignores Danger

• An open, unprotected well in Rani village, Pali district, Rajasthan, serves as the primary drinking water source for thousands.
• The well, belonging to the Public Health Engineering Department, lacks a lid or safety wall, posing a severe risk of accidental falls and contamination.
• Dirt, leaves, plastic waste, and animal access lead to severe water contamination, causing illnesses like vomiting, diarrhea, and fever among villagers.
• Despite repeated complaints, the administration has only offered assurances, failing to install safety measures or ensure regular water testing.
• Villagers demand immediate installation of a strong lid, boundary wall, or iron mesh, along with regular water quality checks.

Why It Matters: Unsafe open well in Rani village endangers lives and health, administration's inaction criticized.