A formal complaint has been submitted to the Punjab Chief Minister Complaint Cell alleging that dozens of tube wells and water filtration plants installed across Rawalpindi’s 46 union councils are now non-functional or shut down despite millions spent on these projects. The application, filed by Zahir Ahmed Awan, chair of the Citizen Action Committee, highlights an apparent lack of public records and growing public concern over the fate of government-funded equipment.
The complaint states that from UC-01 to UC-46, tube wells purchased at substantial cost and filtration units installed at the expense of taxpayers are either idle or have been placed out of service. Several dedicated buildings constructed for these installations reportedly remain under government ownership, yet machinery and components have gone missing at multiple locations, creating uncertainty about current use and control of these premises.
Zahir Ahmed Awan has asked for clear answers about where the equipment from the tube wells and filtration plants has been moved, who is occupying the government-owned buildings, and whether public assets are being used for any purpose other than intended. The complaint stresses that the public is entitled to transparent records when millions of rupees are spent on infrastructure that is meant to deliver clean water.
The petition calls on the Chief Minister to direct the Chief Secretary Punjab, the Secretary Local Government, and Punjab WASA to launch an immediate and transparent probe. It demands that full details of all non-functional tube wells and filtration plants be published and that strict legal action be taken against any officials found responsible for corruption, negligence, or abuse of authority.
Citizens and community members have warned that failure to address these concerns promptly may lead to broader public protests. The complaint underlines that accountability and openness are essential to restore trust where public funds and vital water infrastructure are at stake, and it urges authorities to act swiftly to resolve the matter.
