Tricity
Midnight crackdown sees police dismantle illegal Bhakra pipeline link in Hisar village
Police removed an illegal T‑joint from the Bhakra pipeline in Hisar village at midnight after a 36‑day protest was called off, restoring the water link in Chanot, Hansi.
Police moved under cover of darkness to dismantle an illegal T‑joint attached to the Bhakra pipeline in Hisar village. The operation took place at midnight in the Chanot area of Hansi, where authorities removed the unauthorized connection that had been fitted to the main line.
The dismantling followed a 36‑day protest that had been called off, indicating that community concern over the pipeline link persisted. The prolonged demonstration highlighted the importance of the water supply to the locality.
Authorities said the removal eliminated the unauthorized junction, restoring the intended flow of the pipeline. The swift action reflects the administration’s focus on maintaining essential services in the region.
Source: Hindustan Times
