Special electricity theft campaign yields 158 cases in vigilance operation

In a swift joint operation to curb power theft and enforce regulations, the Haryana State Enforcement Bureau (HSEnB) and the Vigilance wing of Haryana Power Utilities (HPUs) launched a Special Electricity Theft Checking Campaign on January 13, Senior officials from both agencies led 22 teams comprising 500 police personnel from HSEnB and 70 HPU officers. These teams conducted thorough checks uncovering a staggering 158 cases of electricity theft and related offenses. During the campaign, a total of 376 connections/premises were checked, out of which 3 industrial cases of 34.81 KW, 55 non-domestic cases of 259.19 KW, 66 domestic cases of 197.19 KW, and 2 agriculture cases of 9.02 KW direct thefts were detected. A total of 126 cases of 500.21 KW direct thefts were detected during this checking campaign. Moreover, during the checking, 3 cases of power resale, 8 cases of category change, and 21 cases of load extension were also detected. During the checking, a total of 158 cases of direct thefts and other categories were detected during the Special Electricity Theft Campaign. “This comprehensive campaign sends a clear message to those involved in electricity theft – we will not tolerate it,” stated Mr. AS Chawla, ADGP HSEnB & Dir HPU. “Such initiatives are crucial for maintaining a fair and efficient power distribution system across the state.