New Delhi: The condition of Delhiites is miserable due to the scorching heat. People are craving for every drop of water. There is hue and cry everywhere regarding water. The condition of water crisis in Delhi is such that on seeing a water tanker, a crowd of hundreds runs after it. The fight for water scarcity in Delhi has reached from the streets to the Supreme Court. The condition is such that the place from where Delhi gets water is guarded by the police. The guarding is such that even a bird cannot fly. To be honest, even Z Plus security has failed. Yes, more than 150 police personnel are patrolling the Munak canal amidst the water crisis in Delhi. There is police presence all around the Munak canal and round the clock. Everyone is surprised to see the heavy deployment of police. Now the question arises that what is the connection of Delhi with the Munak canal, why is it a cantonment and how does it quench the thirst of Delhi.
Actually, there is a battle over water crisis in Delhi. There is accusation and counter accusation between the states. Along with the general public, the Delhi government is also troubled by the shortage of water. Meanwhile, the tanker mafia has its eyes on the Munak canal. This is the reason why more than 150 Delhi Police personnel are continuously patrolling to keep a close eye on the tanker mafia. Although the Munak canal is 102 kilometers long. But more than 150 personnel are guarding the water in the 21-kilometer area on the Munak canal. Checkpoints have been set up at 8 points of this canal. These teams patrol in three shifts 24 hours a day.
Why is there surveillance on the Munak Canal?
Now the question arises that why is the police guarding the water on the Munak canal? The answer is that the police is deployed to prevent water theft. The Delhi government says that tanker mafias are stealing water from the Munak canal, due to which the water crisis in Delhi has deepened. To prevent water theft, personnel from Samaypur Badli, Bawana, Narela and Shahbad Dairy police stations have been deployed here. There are so many personnel deployed for the security of the canal, as many as are not there even in Z Plus security.
Why is Munak Canal important for Delhi?
Munak Canal is called the lifeline of Delhi. This canal plays an important role in fulfilling the water needs of Delhi. The thirst of Delhiites will be quenched through this canal because the water released from Himachal Pradesh will reach Delhi via Munak Canal. Delhi Police personnel have been deployed to prevent water theft from Munak Canal. The Delhi government says that mafia tankers steal water from Munak Canal, due to which Delhi’s shortage is not being met. The Delhi government alleges that the amount of water that should come from Munak Canal is not coming. After the order of the Supreme Court, water has to reach Delhi through Munak Canal only.
Black marketing of water
If the report is to be believed, black marketing of water is done from Munak Canal. Mafias take water from this canal in industrial areas and sell it and make good profits. For this, many illegal borewells have been dug around the canal. Delhi gets a large part of its water from Haryana. The dispute between Haryana and Delhi over Munak Canal is years old. This canal has been a matter of dispute between Haryana and Delhi for the last decade. The dispute over the amount of water Delhi gets has reached the Supreme Court. Recently, after the order of the Supreme Court, Delhi has started getting water from Haryana.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : June 14, 2024, 11:31 IST