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Haldwani power theft action: UPCL prepares 78 records with ₹39.66 lakh fines in Banbhoolpura
UPCL has prepared records for 78 people within 24 hours of a large power-theft crackdown in Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura. The proposed fines total ₹39.66 lakh, while 42 more records remain pending. Officials say feeder loads and electricity consumption fell sharply after illegal connections were removed.