In Chakand village, Nalanda district, a significant pond is facing increasing encroachment, leading to widespread resentment among local villagers. Residents have lodged a complaint with the Executive Engineer (EE) regarding this issue and are demanding immediate action. They emphasize that this pond is not only a primary source of water for irrigation and livestock but also plays a crucial role in maintaining the groundwater level.

According to villagers, antisocial elements are illegally encroaching upon the pond's land. The pond's boundaries are gradually shrinking, and in several places, people have filled it with soil and even started construction. This reduction in size is impacting the pond's water retention capacity. The problem becomes more severe during the rainy season, as limited space prevents proper water accumulation, leading to waterlogging.

Local residents stated that they had previously tried to draw the attention of the local administration to this issue multiple times, but no concrete action was taken on their complaints. Now, with the situation deteriorating, they have directly approached the Executive Engineer. The villagers have also submitted a written complaint detailing the names of the encroachers and the extent of their encroachment.

Villagers have warned that if no action is taken soon, they will be forced to launch a large-scale protest. They believe that the conservation of such public water bodies is essential, as they are vital for environmental balance and the local population. They have appealed to the administration to take this matter seriously and initiate strict legal action against the encroachers to restore the pond to its original state and prevent future encroachments.