Irrigation dept begins drive against water theft in Khairpur

SUKKUR: The Khairpur administration has launched an operation against water thieves to ensure provision of water to the tail growers.Reports said the Khairpur administration has started an operation against water thieves and illegal water courses, demolishing pipes at Peer Mangio Minor. They said as many as five FIRs were registered against the water thieves at different police stations. The Irrigation Department has directed its officials to take action against the water thieves and ensure provision of water to the tail growers. The directive stated that excavation of the canals and patrolling to stop the water theft be done. The Irrigation Department said the local growers complained against the shortage of water due to the illegal connection.