The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) removed over 100 illegal direct connections and recovered Rs 5 million pending dues during four days as it intensified crackdown against power pilferers in Mandhran Sub-division of Dera Ismail Khan. In line with the directions of Superintendent PESCO Dera Fida Muhammad Mehsud, a team of the PESCO led by Sub-division officer (SDO) Mandhran Engr. Naeem Uddin conducted operation against power theft in different areas. During the four days operations, the team removed more than 100 illegal direct connections and as many as 35 cases were forwarded to police stations concerned for registration of cases against electricity thieves.

The PESCO team also recovered five million rupees pending dues from the consumers. Moreover, the supply to five transformers and eight LT lines was also disconnected. Talking to media, SE PESCO Fida Muhammad Mehsud has said the PESCO Dera Circle would continue the crackdown against illegal direct connections and recovery of pending dues. He urged upon the consumers to pay their monthly bills regularly to get a smooth power supply. Fida Muhammad said that PESCO was a precious asset which would be strengthened by consumers to promptly pay the outstanding dues. He said the ongoing crackdown was aimed to eliminate power theft and recover outstanding dues.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan