Headline: Revelation of a Major Water Theft Scam Worth 20 Billion Rupees
Karachi – A significant scam involving the illegal extraction and sale of water worth 20 billion rupees has come to light during an anti-theft operation by the Water Board in 2014 in the area of Nehruabad. The water was illegally extracted from a central line of the Water Board without any legal permit and was sold for commercial use.
The entire theft was carried out under the protection of law enforcement, with the involvement of 8 government officials. A major political figure from Sindh has been named in the investigation and is currently under legal protection.
According to a confidential report, illegal connections were made to extract water from a main supply line in Nehruabad and sold for over a decade. The water was allegedly used for commercial tankers. A high-ranking officer of a government institution filed a complaint regarding this.
A case (number 437/2023) was registered on December 21, 2023, at the Bahadurabad police station, based on the inquiry. Following this, the police were ordered by the court to arrest the accused.
Investigations revealed that the illegal water hydrant operated 24 hours a day, extracting 80 water tankers daily. These tankers were then sold across different city areas. The theft caused massive water shortages for local residents.
In addition to the police report, another case (number 693/2024) was registered against 12 suspects. A formal legal process is now underway against all those involved. Two individuals have already been arrested, and further action is being taken under Section 2-A of the Anti-Theft Act.
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