Oct 28, 2024
56,322 accused involved in electricity theft arrested across the province this year, says Punjab Police spokesperson.
Punjab Police has intensified its crackdown against lawbreakers causing damage to national resources and the treasury through electricity theft across the province. According to the Punjab Police spokesperson, 56,322 accused of electricity theft have been arrested across the province, including Lahore, this year. A total of 96,722 cases have been registered against electricity thieves, with challans for 60,926 cases submitted. Over 8,000 electricity thieves have been convicted. In the provincial capital, Lahore, 30,891 electricity thieves were arrested, and 30,495 cases were registered. Challans for 8,420 cases were submitted in Lahore. IG Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, instructed the police teams to continue operations against electricity theft without discrimination and maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward those damaging the national treasury. He also directed the police teams to provide full support to electricity companies during the crackdown on electricity theft.
(Daily Notable)
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