The Power Corporation Limited’s vigilance unit conducted a campaign against electricity theft in Khatima’s Islamnagar area on Friday, leading to cases being registered against 8 people accused of stealing power.

The operation was carried out on the instructions of Executive Engineer Chandan Singh Basnet. The action focused on checking suspected electricity theft in the Islamnagar area.

8 people named in the action

The 8 people identified in the action are Mohammad Israel, son of Mohammad Ismail; Tanzeev Raza, son of Akbar Jani; Riyaz Ahmad, son of Amir Ahmad; Akram, son of Gauhar Khan; Lal Mohammad, son of Masitullah; Hanif, son of Gauhar Khan; Shafique Khan, son of Latif Khan; and Nazaruddin, son of Raishuddin.

They were caught on allegations of electricity theft, and cases were registered against them. The report does not establish guilt, which will be determined through the legal process.

Domestic connection allegedly used for welding shop

During the inspection, Shifaat, son of Puttan, was also caught allegedly operating a welding shop using a domestic electricity connection. The available report does not provide further details about the action or the legal status of this matter.

The campaign highlights the corporation’s checks in the Islamnagar area and the consequences faced by people accused of unauthorised electricity use. Further proceedings will take place through the registered cases.

Conclusion

The vigilance unit’s Friday campaign in Islamnagar resulted in cases against 8 people accused of power theft, while a separate inspection found alleged commercial use of a domestic connection by a welding shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where was the power-theft campaign conducted?

The campaign was conducted in the Islamnagar area of Khatima.

Q. When did the campaign take place?

The campaign took place on Friday.

Q. How many people were caught on allegations of power theft?

8 people were caught on allegations of stealing electricity.

Q. Who directed the campaign?

The campaign was conducted on the instructions of Executive Engineer Chandan Singh Basnet.

Q. What additional violation was reported?

Shifaat was caught allegedly running a welding shop through a domestic electricity connection.