Faucet Thieves Terrorize Hardoi: 70 Homes Hit, Water Wasted, Police Blamed

• A gang of 'faucet thieves' has caused chaos in the Mishrana neighborhood of Pihani town, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh.
• Thieves targeted valuable faucets installed under the government's Har Ghar Jal scheme, stealing from dozens of houses in one night.
• Approximately 60 to 70 houses have had their faucets stolen, leading to continuous water wastage and waterlogging in streets.
• Residents are facing a water crisis and accuse the police administration of negligence due to lack of night patrolling.
• Victims have appealed to the police to investigate, apprehend the gang, and increase night patrolling to prevent future thefts.