LAKKI MARWAT: Farmers of Serai Naurang town on Friday demanded of the government to provide funds for the de-silting of Kachkot canal and direct the local authorities to take stringent measures against water thieves in the area.

The demand was made at a gathering of farmers in Mithu Ghaznikhel village. Growers from Ozhakai, Baz Kilay, Manjiwala, Bakhmal Ahmadzai, Dosti Kilay, Sarver Mamakhel and other rural localities were in attendance.

The participants agreed to begin concerted efforts to press the government for acceptance of demands. -Correspondent