Amid severe water scarcity in Delhi, the Delhi Police, under Lieutenant Governor Vinai Saxena’s orders, have increased patrolling around Munak Canal to counter the tanker mafia’s control of water supplies. This follows criticism from the Supreme Court of the AAP-led Delhi government, highlighting the urgent need for decisive action to address the water crisis and underlying mismanagement.
Today(on June 11),Delhi Minister Atishi accuses Haryana of decreasing water flow into Delhi’s canals, leading to a water crisis. AAP plans to seek Supreme Court intervention. Atishi highlights discrepancies in Haryana’s water release data and the declining water levels in Delhi. The Supreme Court has permitted Himachal Pradesh to release surplus water, but the plea is adjourned to June 12.