IESCO disconnects 200 illegal connections

ISLAMABAD-In the ongoing operation against power thieves Islamabad electric Supply Company disconnected over 200 illegal connections on Tuesday. According to officials, IESCO staff along with a heavy contingent of Police raided Eisa Nagry slump near I-10 sector and found the residents stealing electricity through illegal connections known as Kundas. The theft was causing IESCO a loss of 40,000 units per month, said spokesman. He said reports of power theft have been lodged in Police Station I-9. The company has apprehended 110 electricity thieves so far, and has fined 4, 20,000 units under the government’s ongoing operation against power theft.

 

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