An Energy Corporation vigilance team from Dehradun detected 18 alleged electricity theft cases during an enforcement drive in the Laksar area of Roorkee. The operation was conducted as part of an ongoing campaign to prevent power theft.
The team found cases in which electricity was allegedly stolen by cutting into cables and using illegal hook connections. The raids caused concern among people suspected of stealing electricity, according to the report. Some residents also reportedly tried to oppose the employees during the action.
Cases registered at Laksar police station
Pawan Saxena, an assistant engineer of the department, filed complaints against 18 people at Laksar police station. The complaints concern alleged electricity theft detected during the vigilance operation.
The available report does not provide the names of the people named in the complaints or details of any arrests. It also does not state the amount of electricity allegedly stolen or any financial penalty imposed.
Conclusion
The Dehradun vigilance team’s Laksar raids resulted in 18 reported electricity theft cases, with complaints filed against 18 people at Laksar police station. Further action will follow through the police and departmental process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where were the electricity theft cases detected?
The cases were detected in the Laksar area of Roorkee.
Q. How many cases were found?
The vigilance team detected 18 alleged electricity theft cases.
Q. How was the alleged theft carried out?
The report mentions cable cuts and illegal hook connections used to steal electricity.
Q. Who filed the complaints?
Pawan Saxena, an assistant engineer of the department, filed the complaints.
Q. Where were the complaints registered?
The complaints were registered at Laksar police station.
