Hyderabad: The Water Board has lodged a complaint with the Narsingi police against a person who allegedly damaged a drinking water pipe. Nasir, a resident of Gandipet, allegedly destroyed a 500 mm diameter pipe constructed under the ORR Phase-2 scheme while installing a sewer pipe at his house.

The damage caused a leak, cutting off the water supply to about 800 houses, 20 villas and several users.

The Water Board faced losses due to this incident. In response to the damage, the Water Board officials filed a complaint with the Narsingi police for taking action against Nasir. Authorities are investigating the case to prevent similar incidents in the future.