Following the directive of the Prime Minister of Pakistan Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, a nationwide operation in opposition to electrical energy theft is underway within the nation.
The Federal Secretary within the Ministry of Power Pakistan, Rashid Langrial, commented on the continued operation in opposition to electrical energy theft, stating that the crackdown has begun and that is just the start.
He emphasised that this ruthless crime won’t go unpunished.
Langrial revealed that up to now, over 2 million models of stolen electrical energy have been recognized in additional than 2,000 instances of electrical energy theft.
In reference to these allegations, 21 people have been arrested, and fines totaling over 160 million rupees have been imposed.
The Secretary of Power additional said {that a} sum of 1 million rupees has already been collected in relation to electrical energy theft instances.
