The balance demand, approximately 210MLD, is driving the illegal water supply industry. Officials also attributed the booming construction industry in these sectors as a key driver for the growth of illegal water mafia. CHEATED AND BEATENConcerned residents and activists said they have been raising an alarm over the water tanker mafia for years now. Though the department claims to have received complaints of illegal groundwater extraction, it could not provide data to substantiate this. He added that they would use their CCTV network to keep an eye on the movement of illegal water tankers in the city.

Source: Hindustan Times June 10, 2019 22:18 UTC