An irrigation task force team caught six farmers on the charge of water theft from canals in Sargodha district on Wednesday. According to media reports, the team conducted raids in various areas of the district, including Chak no 147 NB, Hujjan and adjacent villages, and caught Farooq, Ghulam Muhammad, Sheraz, Muhammad Iqbal, Javed and Ansar and others who were stealing water from canals. The team also seized the equipment used for stealing water. On the report of the irrigation team, police registered cases against the water pilferers.

 The irrigation department has warned of strict action against anyone found stealing water from canals. The department has also urged farmers to use water judiciously and not to steal water from canals. Water theft is a serious problem in Pakistan, and it can lead to water shortages for other farmers and communities.

 
Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)