Wasa disconnects illegal water connections in Quetta, seals five factories

QUETTA: Wasa Special Magistrate Habibur Rehman Kakar has taken action against illegal water connections in the Gawalmandi Chowk and Haji Aibi Road area. Illegal connections of several factories were disconnected. Five factories found in violation were sealed and their owners were served notices.

According to details, as part of Wasa’s ongoing campaign against illegal water connections in the city, various factories and industrial units on Gawalmandi Chowk and Haji Aibi Road were inspected under the Special Magistrate. During the action, illegally obtained connections were identified at several places and disconnected immediately.

Five factories found violating the rules were sealed, and legal notices were issued to their owners and managements. Wasa officials made it clear that illegal use of water and unauthorised connections are not acceptable under any circumstances. They said action would continue against such elements in accordance with the law.

Habibur Rehman Kakar said all industrial and commercial establishments must obtain water connections through the legal procedure and abide by Wasa laws and regulations. He warned that obtaining or using water through illegal connections would not be allowed and that action would be taken against violators without discrimination.

According to officials, action against illegal connections will be stepped up further to ensure that water is supplied on a fair and lawful basis.

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