The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has disconnected 27 illegal water supply connections in Diva and Mumbra on Day 2 of its drive against unauthorised connections, on Thursday. A day earlier, the civic body had disconnected 29 unauthorised connections. Additionally, two cases have been registered in connection with unauthorised tanker filling, and the process of filing cases related to illegal water connections is underway.

The Thane Municipal Corporation’s Water Supply Department has formed dedicated teams to disconnect illegal water connections and dismantle unauthorised tanker filling stations in Diva and Mumbra. On the second day of the operation, 14 illegal commercial water connections (from shops and stalls) were disconnected in the area from Kalyan Phata to Y Junction. Furthermore, 10 illegal domestic water connections were severed. From Y Junction to Mumbra-Global Nala and in Aagsan village, 13 illegal residential connections were also disconnected.