Residents of Talas region are facing a lack of drinking water, even though the water supply project in the village of Uch-Bulak in the Aitmatov district was declared completed. According to one resident, despite the allocation of funds and the paperwork for the work, clean water still does not reach the village.
Details of the problem and the authorities' response
According to the villager, 18 million som were allocated to provide clean water to the village. At the same time, work worth 6 million 292 thousand 280 som was recorded as completed, and the project was officially declared finished. However, residents did not receive drinking water.
Appeals over the lack of water have continued since 2020, and despite written and telephone requests to officials, the problem remains unresolved. It was noted that a criminal case was previously opened over the matter but was terminated in the Aitmatov district court due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.
President's response
After hearing the complaints, President Sadyr Japarov ordered law enforcement agencies to conduct an investigation and look into the situation, as well as to check possible embezzlement of budget funds. The head of state also promised to take the matter under his personal control.
Background
Sadyr Japarov is the president of Kyrgyzstan. Talas region is the area where the village of Uch-Bulak in the Aitmatov district is located.
