Power theft News
Statistics reveal that electricity theft in Pakistan has grown at a faster pace than its population.
While the MP was booked under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, (theft of power or unauthorised use of electricity), police said his father Mamlukur Rehman Barq was also booked for allegedly threatening government officials during the power department's inspection at their home.
Approximately 6 lakh consumers have been caught in connection with power theft cases by the Uttar Pradesh Power Department officials, with some apprehended red-handed.
A power theft bill of Rs 48 lakh was raised against him which he did not pay following which an FIR was registered against him, the BSES spokesman said.
Tightening the noose around power thieves in the state, power utilities in Haryana on Monday announced stricter action against government employees found involved in power theft.
Nepal's former King Gyanendra Shah has not paid his electricity dues for more than a decade, authorities said on Wednesday.
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