Now, prohibitory orders imposed near water points in Parbhani

April 05, 2016 19:25

Authorities in Parbhani townin the parched Marathwada region of the state, which is experiencing an unprecedented water scarcity this summer,today said they have imposed prohibitory orders near water supply spots in the town.

"Orders under section 144 of CrPC have been imposed in the vicinity of water supply spots in Parbhani," Parbhani District Collector Rahul Mahiwal said.

The orders came into force from April 4 and will be on till May 3, the official said. The development comes a day after police in Latur town in Marathwada decided to deploy police at water supply spots in that town if the situation demands.

"Latur municipal corporation has already deployed homeguards at the water tanks. If needed, we will deploy police there to prevent law and order issues over water supply,"Latur Superintendent of Police Dnyaneshwar Chavan had toldPTI.

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