{
  "id": 15382586,
  "title": "Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: CSMC Disconnects 19 Illegal Water Connections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/chhatrapati-sambhajinagar-csmc-disconnects-19-illegal-water",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T08:42:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/chhatrapati-sambhajinagar-csmc-disconnects-19-illegal-water-connections"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has taken action to curb illegal water connections, disconnecting 19 unauthorized links near Jinsi Police Station. Acting on intelligence that considerable water was being siphoned off via these unlawful connections, a special task force inspected the area and discovered the intrusions. Seizing the relevant pipes, the authorities eliminated all 19 illegal connections, ensuring a steady water supply for the city. The drive was led by Municipal Commissioner Amol Yedge and Additional Commissioner-II Kalpita Pimple, with assistance from the executive engineer, deputy engineer, team engineer, and junior engineer, alongside officials from the unauthorized connection detection squad.\n\nIn another operation near Harsul Lake, the municipal administration targeted water extraction without authorization. Under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Amol Yedge and Additional Commissioner-II Kalpita Pimple, the team seized pipes used for this illicit activity. This intensified crackdown on water theft from the city's main pipelines and illegal extraction from lakes is a response to the demand for stricter enforcement of water usage regulations. The administration warns that such practices will not be tolerated, and the drive to detect and stop water wastage will continue to be a priority across Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.",
  "summary": "Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: To ensure a smooth water supply across the city and prevent misuse, the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has launched a drive against illegal water connections. During an operation near Jinsi Police Station, a special municipal task force disconnected 19 unauthorised connections from a 500 mm main water pipeline. The authorities also seized pipes…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}