Still haunted by memories of the deadly gas leak tragedy that had claimed lives and exposed civic failures in Giaspura, residents of the area are now facing another serious crisis; contaminated drinking water flowing into their homes for nearly past two months.While the municipal corporation continues to project Ludhiana as a “smart city” and spends crores on beautification and infrastructure projects, more than 50 families living in Pritam Colony of Giaspura say, even clean drinking water remains a distant dream.Residents alleged that foul-smelling yellow water, suspected to be mixed with sewer contamination, has been flowing through taps regularly, forcing families to spend extra money on private water supply and bottled water.The crisis has once again raised questions over why Giaspura, one of the city’s densely populated localities, continues to remain neglected when it comes to basic civic amenities despite repeated promises after the gas leak tragedy.Residents claimed the contaminated water has started affecting their health. Meenu Goswami, a local resident, alleged that she recently developed a skin infection on her stomach and had to seek treatment from a nearby doctor. Her family claimed she had never suffered from such a problem earlier and blamed prolonged exposure to the polluted water for the infection.Another resident, Sangeeta Devi, said she has been experiencing itching and a burning sensation while using the water for bathing and household work. Jattvibeita Devi, who is already suffering from eczema, alleged that her condition had worsened over the past few weeks despite doctors advising her to stay away from contaminated water and unhygienic surroundings.Residents alleged that despite repeated complaints to the municipal corporation, no permanent solution had been provided. “Every election, leaders come here promising development and better facilities. But when it comes to basic amenities like clean water, Giaspura is always left out,” said a resident.Several families said they were arranging private water cans and tanker supply at their own expense, adding an extra financial burden on middle-class households already struggling with rising inflation.Executive Engineer Manpreet Singh said MC teams had been sent to collect water samples from the affected area. “Water tankers will also be provided so that residents do not face inconvenience and the issue can be resolved at the earliest,” he said.Meanwhile, Rajinderpal Kaur Chhina said she had directed officials to look into the matter immediately. “I had not received any complaint earlier, but officials have now been asked to address the issue on priority,” she said.