imageMULTAN: The Irrigation department has decided to launch grand operation against the persons involved in water theft.

According to Irrigation department sources, low fine on the pilferers was also a major cause behind the water pilferage. The sources informed that meagre fine did not help to stop the habitual thieves.

The administration has decided to take strict action against thieves under canal act.

The authorities has also decided to remove encroachments along banks of different canals as these encroachment serves as water theft also.

The sources informed that even the minor theft would not be tolerated. The department also urged public to extend cooperation in the special drive against the water thieves.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2015

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