Gujranwala Electric Power Company officials have detained 1,174 individuals for power pilferage during a twelve-month enforcement operation across Mandi Bahauddin district. Authorities imposed penalties totaling Rs. 7.298 crore while documenting theft of 15.06 lakh electricity units throughout the campaign period. Field teams conduct comprehensive residential inspections to verify meter readings and eliminate unauthorized power consumption practices. Shahzad Azam Mirza from GEPCO Circle Mandi Bahauddin confirmed substantial achievements against electricity thieves through systematic enforcement measures. The regional crackdown forms part of extensive nationwide efforts targeting power theft across Pakistan.
Distribution companies recorded Rs. 591 billion in financial losses during fiscal year 2023-24, with transmission deficiencies and unauthorized usage contributing significantly to these figures. Recovery operations have retrieved billions of rupees from individuals engaged in power pilferage activities across multiple provinces. The Ministry of Power coordinates these enforcement initiatives to reduce economic burdens on the national grid system. Utility companies pursue criminal prosecution against violators while implementing stricter monitoring protocols. Enhanced detection capabilities have improved identification of illegal connections and meter tampering incidents.
Presidential ordinance issued in December 2023 classified electricity theft as a cognizable criminal offense subject to immediate arrest procedures. Courts can impose prison sentences extending three years alongside monetary penalties reaching three million rupees for convicted offenders. Law enforcement agencies possess authority to confiscate equipment used in power theft operations and file comprehensive criminal cases. The legislative framework strengthens utility companies' enforcement capabilities through expanded legal remedies. Enhanced penalties serve as deterrents while supporting revenue protection efforts nationwide.
Distribution companies recorded Rs. 591 billion in financial losses during fiscal year 2023-24, with transmission deficiencies and unauthorized usage contributing significantly to these figures. Recovery operations have retrieved billions of rupees from individuals engaged in power pilferage activities across multiple provinces. The Ministry of Power coordinates these enforcement initiatives to reduce economic burdens on the national grid system. Utility companies pursue criminal prosecution against violators while implementing stricter monitoring protocols. Enhanced detection capabilities have improved identification of illegal connections and meter tampering incidents.
Presidential ordinance issued in December 2023 classified electricity theft as a cognizable criminal offense subject to immediate arrest procedures. Courts can impose prison sentences extending three years alongside monetary penalties reaching three million rupees for convicted offenders. Law enforcement agencies possess authority to confiscate equipment used in power theft operations and file comprehensive criminal cases. The legislative framework strengthens utility companies' enforcement capabilities through expanded legal remedies. Enhanced penalties serve as deterrents while supporting revenue protection efforts nationwide.
