It's a pity that illegal occupation of our rivers, canals, and other waterbodies continue to run rampant despite the many directives by the High Court. What is even worse is that many of these grabbers comprise of politicians and lawmakers. While the National River Conservation Commission is doing its part, all other river-related authorities need to cooperate to ensure river protection, navigability and development. Appropriate plans and policies need to be set immediately. Grabbers and polluters alike must be brought to book. As it is, we have already made many rivers lifeless. Hopefully, we won't kill whatever is remaining of our rivers.