Case Registered Against Irrigation Officials Over Alleged Water Theft in Muzaffargarh

Pakistan's Anti-Corruption Establishment has registered a case against officials and employees of the Irrigation Department over alleged water theft in Muzaffargarh district, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.

The case centers on allegations that canal water was not supplied to lands belonging to the Sardar Kora Khan Trust in the Jatoi area, with officials accused of allowing or facilitating water theft rather than ensuring proper distribution.

Details of the Allegations

According to the report, the action followed allegations that canal water meant for the trust's lands was diverted or otherwise not delivered as required, prompting the Anti-Corruption Establishment to formally register a case against the officials involved.

The report did not name the specific officials implicated, specify the number of people named in the case, or detail what penalties they could face if the allegations are substantiated. It also did not indicate whether any arrests had been made in connection with the case.

Further details on the investigation were not immediately available.