Irrigation dept launches operation against water theft

KARACHI: The provincial irrigation department has launched an operation against illegal watercourse modules and tampering of outlets, on the instructions of Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah. The initiative has been taken to ensure the equitable distribution of water to the tail-end users.

Larkana Right Banks Canal Chief Engineer Saeed Jagirani sent a report to the CM, informing him that he has started the operation against illegal modules and tampering of water outlets as there have been complaining about several channels haven't been receiving their share of water.  Larkana district administration, police and Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) have offered their complete support and cooperation to the irrigation department, as it launched the operation in different areas.

In the first phase of the operation, all illegal modules and outlets were removed from Saifullah Canal and Dhanraho Canal, and water was released to channels which had turned dry due to water theft. Similar operations were also carried out on Kirthar Canal, Warah Canal, Dadu Canal and Mehar Branch. 

Published in The Express Tribune, July 21^st, 2019.