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Latur Civic Body Cracks Down On Water Theft And Cuts 34 Illegal Connections
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News18•19-10-2026, 12:45
Latur Civic Body Cracks Down On Water Theft And Cuts 34 Illegal Connections
- •Civic authorities in Latur disconnected 34 unauthorised water connections along the main supply pipeline from the Manjara dam.
- •The joint crackdown by civic, revenue, and police teams across Latur and Dharashiv districts aimed to curb water theft and wastage.
- •The action was carried out under the direction of Latur Collector Dr Bharat Bastewad and municipal commissioner Rahul Kulkarni.
- •Pipes used for unauthorised water extraction were seized during the operation on Sunday.
- •The administration warned against illegal water extraction and urged residents to use water judiciously and regularise unauthorized connections.
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The civic authorities in Latur cut off 34 unauthorised water connections along the major supply pipeline carrying water from the Manjara dam to the city.
The joint crackdown was carried out under the directions of Latur Collector Dr Bharat Bastewad and municipal commissioner Rahul Kulkarni.
Amid the drought situation, authorities have warned against unauthorised water extraction and illegal pumping, seized extraction pipes, and appealed to residents to use water judiciously and regularise their connections.
