Water supply in Haldwani’s Rajpura area was disrupted on Thursday after about 10 metres of copper cable were stolen from a drinking-water tubewell during the previous night.
The theft affected the tubewell’s motor operation, leaving the facility unable to run. Because the tubewell supplies nearby areas, local residents faced a shortage of water for their daily needs.
Police complaint submitted
The Jal Sansthan has submitted a complaint to police seeking action in the theft case. The suspected thieves have not been identified in the available information.
Ravindra Kumar, an assistant engineer with the Jal Sansthan, said the department had informed police about the stolen cable. The complaint concerns the theft of the copper cable installed at the Rajpura tubewell.
Supply expected to resume after repair
The department said a new cable would be installed and water supply would be restored soon. The available information does not specify the exact time required for the replacement or when the tubewell will restart.
Until the repair is completed, residents served by the tubewell may continue to face disruption in their regular water supply. The next confirmed step is the installation of the replacement cable, alongside police action on the complaint.
Conclusion
The theft of about 10 metres of copper cable halted the Rajpura tubewell and disrupted local water supply on Thursday. The Jal Sansthan has reported the matter to police and plans to restore service after fitting a new cable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What happened in Rajpura?
About 10 metres of copper cable were stolen from a drinking-water tubewell in Rajpura during the night.
Q. How did the theft affect water supply?
The theft affected the tubewell’s motor operation, stopping the facility and disrupting supply to nearby areas.
Q. When was the water supply disrupted?
The tubewell remained out of operation on Thursday after the overnight theft.
Q. Did the Jal Sansthan report the theft?
Yes. The Jal Sansthan submitted a complaint to police seeking action.
Q. Who provided information about the complaint?
Ravindra Kumar, an assistant engineer with the Jal Sansthan, provided the information.
Q. When will water supply resume?
The department said supply would be restored soon after a new cable is installed.
