Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met Amit Shah, S. Jaishankar, and the Singapore High Commissioner…
Water Meter Thefts Frustrate Guwahati Residents
Guwahati residents are facing repeated thefts of water meters, stolen for scrap metal despite replacement costs of Rs 6,000–8,000. The Guwahati Jal Board says meters are customers’ responsibility and advises securing them, while police cite manpower limits. Even encased meters are targeted, highlighting public frustration over petty thefts and inadequate action.