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568 power pilferers detected

By APP
November 22, 2024
A representational image showing technician fixing electric meters. — AFP/File
A representational image showing technician fixing electric meters. — AFP/File

LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has detected a total of 568 connections from where the customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana, Kasur and Okara) during its anti-power theft campaign in the last 24 hours.The Lesco spokesman told media here Thursday that the company submitted FIR applications against electricity thieves, out of which 219 FIRs were registered in respective police stations, while 46 accused were arrested by the respective police.