Police alert over water war in state

Mumbai: With the state facing one of the worst droughts since 1972, the police force has been put on alert fearing fierce clashes over water. In an internal circular, Ahmad Javed, additional DGP (law and order), has warned that there may be a "law and order problem" as there might be a "conflict of interest over use of available water for agriculture and drinking purpose". DGP Sanjeev Dayal said the circular has been issued to ensure that the police machinery at the "local level is prepared if any problem arises in the state". 

    Meanwhile, people have begun migrating from Marathwada and parts of western Maharashtra to Mumbai and neighbouring states.