Action of the electricity department in this area of ​​NCR, raids in many homes; Fines of millions imposed - suppression of electricity theft in NCR Faridabad sees raids imposed

In Faridabad, NCR, the electricity department took major steps against theft of power. A fine of Rs 22.26 Lakh was imposed in 29 cases by attacking different areas of old Faridabad. Most cases are from Mathura Road Baselwa Colony Bhud Colony Shivdurga Vihar Sector-31. Many people have meters in their homes, yet they steal electricity to drive AC and cooler. By Anil Betab under the editorship of: Rajesh Kumar updated: Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:09 PM (IST) Electricity theft was caught in 29 places in Old Faridabad. Lying Photo Jagran Correspondent, Faridabad. In different parts of the old Faridabad, people steal electricity through hook connections and run AC, coolers and fans. Many people steal electricity with roofs and windows. The attack on the theft of power, the old division of Faridabad of Electricity Corporation overcame various areas against theft of electricity, while 29 cases of power theft were caught here. A fine of Rs 22.26 Lakh was imposed in these cases of power theft. Most cases are from Mathura Road, Baselwa Colony, Bhud Colony, Shivdurga Vihar, Sector-31. Many people have meters in their homes, yet they steal electricity to drive AC, coolers and fans at night. In the Bhud colony, Old Faridabad, the theft of electricity was caught by placing a straight hook from the roof. Power theft was caught by adding direct wire to the meter in Basleva colony. Considering the heat, Jitendra Dhul, superintendent engineer at Electricity Corporation, ordered all executive engineers and SDOs to strengthen the attacks against power theft in the past. We have ordered all SDOs and junior engineers to continue with the campaign against ordinary power theft. Most cases of power theft recorded over the past nine days are of illegal connections. -Devendra Atri, executive engineer, Electricity Corporation also read: Faridabad News: New building of 7 floors will be built in 24 crores, the municipal corporate office will remain in the old place, every big news of your city, now on your phone. Download the most reliable companion of Local News Afjagran Local App.