An Energy Corporation team detected electricity theft at around 30 homes during an inspection campaign in Purampur village near Roorkee on Monday, highlighting continued unauthorised power use despite earlier disconnections over unpaid bills.

The operation was led by an executive engineer. During the checks, officials found several consumers whose electricity connections had previously been disconnected because outstanding dues had not been paid.

Illegal use continued after disconnection

According to the inspection findings, some of those consumers had continued using electricity through unauthorised means even after their official connections were cut. The available information does not specify the method used to access the supply.

The team identified around 30 homes where electricity theft was detected. It also made video recordings of the cases during the inspection, creating a record of the alleged unauthorised use.

The campaign was conducted in Purampur village as part of action against electricity theft. The available information does not state whether arrests, fines, recovery notices or police cases followed the inspection.

What the inspection established

  • Electricity theft was detected at around 30 homes.
  • Several consumers had earlier lost their connections because of unpaid dues.
  • Some of them were still using electricity through unauthorised means.
  • The inspection team recorded the cases on video.
  • The campaign was led by an executive engineer.

Conclusion

The Purampur inspection found unauthorised electricity use at around 30 homes, including cases involving previously disconnected connections. Video documentation was completed during the campaign, while further action was not specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where was the electricity inspection conducted?

The campaign took place in Purampur village near Roorkee.

Q. How many homes were linked to electricity theft?

The team detected electricity theft at around 30 homes.

Q. Who led the inspection campaign?

An executive engineer led the Energy Corporation team.

Q. Why had some electricity connections been disconnected earlier?

Those connections had been cut because consumers had not paid their outstanding dues.

Q. Did the affected consumers stop using electricity after disconnection?

No. The inspection found that some continued using electricity through unauthorised means.

Q. Was evidence recorded during the operation?

Yes. The team made video recordings of the electricity theft cases.