Farmers joined authorities in removing pump sets installed at the Tungabhadra reservoir to supply water to industries
TOI had reported that water was being supplied to industries despite a shortage in the Tungabhadra reservoir. The report had also highlighted allegations that water was being released to industries in violation of a govt order.
Reacting to the development, Koppal district minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said show-cause notices had been issued to the officials concerned. The removal of the pump sets began after farmers staged a protest against the supply of reservoir water to industries. Munirabad ( Koppal ): Authorities on Thursday began removing pump sets installed at the Tungabhadra reservoir to supply water to industries, in the presence of protesting farmers.
Stay updated with the latest Hubballi news. Protesters, however, questioned why permission was granted to supply water to industries when a govt order barred the release of water to factories. They also sought to know why officials ignored the minister’s instructions and questioned the relationship between the officials concerned and industries. Attention has now turned to whether action will be taken against officials found to have violated the govt order. Download the TOI App.