15 illegal water connections snapped in Indora

NURPUR, JUNE 22

In order to check the unauthorised water connections, the Department of Jal Shakti Vibhag (JSV) launched a special drive in Indora yesterday.

The department constituted a special flying squad and conducted surprise checks at Kathgarh, Bhain, Thakurdwara, Tyora, Tibbi, Basantpur, Gagwal, Barota and Ulaherian in the mand area of Indora.

The team seized 12 tullu pumps being used by some residents illegally to draw water for kitchen gardens. The team also snapped 15 unauthorised water connections and seized 40 water pipes used for these connections. The team also faced the wrath of some people during the drive.

Pradeep Chadha, executive engineer, Indora, said the department was receiving complaints from the public that some consumers were misusing water and using tullu pumps to draw the maximum water, causing artificial water scarcity in the area.

“The department will conduct raids randomly to check the menace and also take assistance of the police so that the erring consumer may not misbehave with department employees while discharging their duty,” he said. — OC