WASA cracks down on illegal boring in Quetta, seals 5 connections at Airport Road Khezi Chowk

QUETTA: Special Magistrate of the Water and Sanitation Authority (WASA) Habibur Rehman Kakar has sealed five illegal water supply borings and connections at Khezi Chowk on Airport Road. The action was taken against illegal water supply boring, illegal connections and non-payment of outstanding WASA bills.

During the action, WASA officials and staff inspected connections that were drawing water illegally. Action was taken against five supplies for violating the rules.

Habibur Rehman Kakar said a regular crackdown had been launched in the city against illegal boring, illegal connections and non-payment of bills. He said violations of WASA rules would not be tolerated. He said illegal use of water and non-payment of dues caused financial loss to the authority and also affected the supply of water to citizens.

He said the action would be extended to other areas of the city and the crackdown would be stepped up in the coming days. He appealed to citizens to follow the legal procedure for obtaining water and to pay their WASA bills on time. According to WASA officials, the action will continue without discrimination.

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