Hyderabad, March 5 -- The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) authorities have fined a local resident in Jubilee Hills for misusing drinking water supplied by the board.

The fine was imposed after HMWSSB MD Ashok Reddy noticed water flowing onto the road while travelling along the Panjagutta to Jubilee Hills main road.

Suspecting a leak, he immediately ordered an investigation. It was subsequently discovered that the resident was washing his motorbike. On learning of this misuse of the drinking water supply, the Hyderabad water board MD expressed his displeasure and directed that a notice be issued to the individual, along with a fine of Rs 1,000.

Reddy warned residents against using the drinking water supply ...