The electricity department conducted raids in two villages in the Amarpur area as part of an operation against electricity theft, registering cases against 12 people found using power illegally.
According to information, the electricity department had been receiving complaints for a long time about electricity theft in the area. Following instructions from officials, a special operation was carried out during which departmental teams conducted sudden raids in the two villages.
During the inspection, several houses were found to be using electricity by illegally connecting lines to the power supply network.
During the raids, the team disconnected the illegal connections on the spot and initiated necessary action against those involved in electricity theft. Departmental officials said that cases have been registered against the 12 individuals under the Electricity Act. They will also be fined.
Officials of the electricity department said that electricity theft causes heavy financial losses to the department and also affects the power supply system. Therefore, continuous campaigns are being conducted to take action in such cases. Officials appealed to people to use electricity only through legal connections.
The department also clarified that the campaign against electricity theft will continue. If information about electricity theft is received from any area, raids will be conducted immediately and strict action will be taken against those responsible.
Local residents said that the department’s action will help curb electricity theft in the area and improve the electricity supply system.
