Ludhiana, JNN Various teams in the house of 6160 consumers under the Chhodi Powercom campaign against those who steal electricity During the investigation 279 people were caught red handed while stealing electricity. He has been fined Rs.44.73 lakhs from the department.
Chief Engineer DPS Gawal informed that various teams were raided in Eastern Circle, Ludhiana Western Circle, Ludhiana All Urban Circle and Khanna Circle. During this period, 12.33 lakhs of 52 consumers of Ludhiana East Circle, 9.83 lakh to 130 consumers of all Urban Circle, 17.74 lakh in 74 consumers of Western Circle and 23.88 lakh for 23 consumers of Khanna Circle.
He informed that various teams of the department were arrested in Eastern Circle Ludhiana, 1634, 1876 in Urban Circle Ludhiana, 1057 in Western Circle Ludhiana and 1593 Khanna Circle. He appealed to all the consumers that they can help the department to stop the power theft. For this, information can be given by calling 96461-75770. The name of the informer will be kept secret.
SOURCE- JAGRAN
