The Water Board along with police and Rangers officials on Saturday launched a crackdown on illegal hydrants across Karachi.
The board authorities raided a site in Teen Hatti area where an illegal hydrant was installed. The hydrant was dismantled using heavy machinery.
According to the Water Board, around 45 illegal hydrants, installed across the city, would be dismantled in the operation initiated on Saturday and the culprits would be taken to task.
Informed sources said at least eight illegal hydrants were being operated in Teen Hatti area alone.