Tag: power pilferers

Distt admin to launch comprehensive crackdown against power pilferers

MULTAN, Apr 08 (APP):District administration has decided to launch a comprehensive crackdown against power pilferers under a joint venture of Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) and district administration. Presiding over a meeting of district government, police and MEPCO officials in this regard here on Monday, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Capt (retd) Rizwan Qadeer said that… Continue reading Distt admin to launch comprehensive crackdown against power pilferers

35 power pilferers nabbed

SARGODHA, Apr 04 (APP):Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), Sargodha Circle caught 35 power pilferers and got registered 49 cases during the current drive against power pilferage. FESCO spokesman said here on Thursday that FESCO teams on the direction of Superintendent Engineer raided various areas of the circle and caught the power pilferers. He informed that… Continue reading 35 power pilferers nabbed

Federal, Punjab governments agree to take steps for ensuing prosecution of power pilferers

ISLAMABAD, Apr 02 (APP): Federal and Punjab governments on Tuesday agreed to take steps for ensuring prosecution of power pilferers for which legal framework would be strengthened. Minister for Power Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz agreed to strengthen legal framework for prosecution of the power thieves, said a statement issued… Continue reading Federal, Punjab governments agree to take steps for ensuing prosecution of power pilferers

Seven power pilferers booked

SARGODHA, Mar 29 (APP):The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) caught seven power pilferers during an ongoing crackdown here on Friday. According to official sources, a task force team raided various areas of the district and caught seven accused involved in electricity theft from main lines and meter tampering. They were identified as Imran Haider, Bilal,… Continue reading Seven power pilferers booked

LESCO detects 378 power pilferers in 24 hours

LAHORE, Mar 26 (APP):Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has detected a total of 378 connections from where the customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara) on the 194th day of grand anti-power theft campaign. The LESCO spokesman told media here Tuesday that the company… Continue reading LESCO detects 378 power pilferers in 24 hours

Six power pilferers booked

SARGODHA, Mar 19 (APP):Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) task force team caught six power pilferers during an ongoing crackdown launched here on Tuesday. According to FESCO press release, the task force team raided at various areas of the district and caught 06 accused involved in electricity theft from main lines and meter tampering. The task… Continue reading Six power pilferers booked

Four power pilferers booked

SARGODHA, Mar 18 (APP): Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) task force team caught four power pilferers during an ongoing crackdown launched here on Monday. According to official sources, the task force teams raided at various areas of the district and caught 04 accused involved in electricity theft from main lines and meter tampering. The task… Continue reading Four power pilferers booked

PESCO imposes Rs 1610mln fine on 51,000 power pilferers

PESHAWAR, Mar 18 (APP):Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) during it’s ongoing operation against power pilferers imposed Rs 1610million fine on over 51,000 individuals in six months. According to PESCO spokesman, the crackdown against electricity theft started in September 7, 2023. During the period more than 51,000 electricity thieves were held, while 12,252 cases were registered.… Continue reading PESCO imposes Rs 1610mln fine on 51,000 power pilferers

Rs 717.4m fine imposed on 6711 power pilferers

FAISALABAD, Mar 15 (APP):The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) caught 6,711 power pilferers during the last 188 days and imposed a fine of over Rs.717.4 million for stealing electricity in six circles of the company during the ongoing special anti-power theft drive. Spokesman Tahir Sheikh said here on Friday that over 15.9 million detection units… Continue reading Rs 717.4m fine imposed on 6711 power pilferers

1803 power pilferers caught in month

MUZAFFARGARH, Mar 07 (APP): MEPCO Circle Muzaffargarh caught as many as 1803 power pilferers during the operation from September 7, 2023 to March 4, this month. According to an official statement, the said number of pilferers were caught stealing electricity red-handed. A fine of more than Rs. 89910836 was imposed on power pilferers across the… Continue reading 1803 power pilferers caught in month

LESCO detects 356 power pilferers in 24 hours

LAHORE, Mar 05 (APP):Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has detected a total of 356 connections from where the customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara) on the 173rd day of grand anti-power theft campaign. The LESCO spokesman told media here Tuesday that the company… Continue reading LESCO detects 356 power pilferers in 24 hours

1803 power pilferers caught in Mepco circle

MUZAFFARGARH, Mar 05 (APP):MEPCO Circle Muzaffargarh had caught 1803 power pilferers during the operation launched from September 7, 2023 to March 4, 2024.            According to the statement issued here, these persons were caught stealing electricity red-handed, during operation.           A fine of more than Rs. 89,910836… Continue reading 1803 power pilferers caught in Mepco circle

LESCO detects 364 power pilferers in 24 hours

LAHORE, Mar 02 (APP):The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has detected a total of 364 connections from where the customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara) on the 171st day of grand anti-power theft campaign. The LESCO spokesman told media here Saturday that the… Continue reading LESCO detects 364 power pilferers in 24 hours

77 power pilferers netted across MEPCO region

MULTAN, Mar 01 (APP):Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) teams have raided and caught 77 more power pilferers in a day during ongoing operation across the region here on Friday. The task force teams have raided various places, registered 36 new cases and caught four power pilferers red-handed. Over Rs 4.8 million fine was imposed on… Continue reading 77 power pilferers netted across MEPCO region

Six power pilferers booked

SARGODHA, Feb 29 (APP):The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) task-force caught six power pilferers during an ongoing crackdown, launched here on Thursday. According to official sources, the task-force raided various areas and caught six people stealing electricity from the main power lines through direct connection of meter tampering. The teams imposed Rs 351,321 fine on… Continue reading Six power pilferers booked

LESCO detects 395 power pilferers in 24 hours

LAHORE, Feb 28 (APP):The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) detected a total of 395 connections from where consumers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts: Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara, on the 168th day of the anti-power theft campaign. A LESCO spokesman told the media on Wednesday that the company… Continue reading LESCO detects 395 power pilferers in 24 hours

57 power pilferers nabbed across MEPCO region

MULTAN, Feb 28 (APP):Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) teams have raided and caught 57 more power pilferers in a day during ongoing operation across the region here on Wednesday. The task force teams have raided various places, registered 22 new cases and caught four power pilferers with red-handed. Over Rs 4.3 million fine was imposed… Continue reading 57 power pilferers nabbed across MEPCO region

Eight power pilferers busted

SARGODHA, Feb 28 (APP):The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) task-force caught eight power pilferers during an ongoing crackdown, here on Wednesday. According to official sources, the task-force raided various areas and caught Nisar Ahmad, Khadim Hussain, Deewan Ali, Arshad, Abu Obaida, Dost Muhammad, Ishtiaq and Aoun Muhammad for stealing electricity from the main lines and… Continue reading Eight power pilferers busted

Eight power pilferers held

SARGODHA, Feb 27 (APP):Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) during an ongoing crackdown against electricity pilferage caught eight power pilferers,here on Wednesday. According to official sources, the task force teams raided various areas and booked eight accused involved in electricity theft from main lines and meter tampering. They were identified as– Nisar Ahmad, Khadim Hussain, Deewan… Continue reading Eight power pilferers held

62 power pilferers netted across MEPCO region

MULTAN, Feb 25 (APP):Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) teams have raided and caught 62 more power pilferers in a day during ongoing operation across the region here on Sunday. The task force teams have raided various places and registered 22 new cases against power pilferers and four were caught red-handed. Over Rs three million fine… Continue reading 62 power pilferers netted across MEPCO region

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