Residents of Chainat village in Hansi district, Haryana, protested on Monday for a separate drinking water pipeline, blocking the Hansi-Barwala road for nearly two-and-a-half hours. The villagers demanded a connection to the Bhakra pipeline, which they believe is essential for their drinking water supply. The protest escalated when they attempted to damage an existing pipeline in their village but were unsuccessful. Following this, they staged a blockade, causing significant disruption to traffic. Local officials, including sub-divisional magistrate Rajesh Koth and deputy superintendent of police Ravindra Sangwan, responded promptly to the situation, deploying a heavy police presence to maintain order. After discussions with the administration, the villagers agreed to lift the blockade temporarily, with plans to continue their protests until their demands are met. They have been advocating for a water connection for 17 days and have warned of further actions, including damaging the pipeline, if their requests are not addressed.