F.P. Report
PESHAWAR: Taking action on directives issued by Chief Executive Pesco Engineer Zakaullah Khan Gandapur drive against illegal use of electricity continued throughout the province to discourage power pilferage.
The Pesco Surveillance Wapda House Teams here Thursday under the supervision of Director Tahir Moeen checked different areas of Peshawar, Kyber and Swat circles and during checking Peshawar Cantt and Landi Arbab sub divisions tempering in above 70 domestic and commercial connections were unearthed.
Most of the meters were found tampered while dozens direct connections were also discovered.
Immediate replacement orders of the tampered meters were issued and letters for registration of FIRs against direct hook holders were also sent to concerned police.
Similarly in the areas of Khyber Circle, Pabbi-1 sub division 24 connections including Khushnasib Hotel Pabbi, Malik Electronics Pabbi involved in power pilferage were nabbed.
In areas of Barikot and Kanju sub divisions of Swat Circle, 21 domestic and commercial connections involved in power pilferage were nabbed. Pending and unbilled units were also found in meters in Barikot sub division. Orders have been issued for departmental action against responsible meter readers.
Director surveillance Tahir Moeen said drive against illegal use of electricity and direct hooks will continue in all circles and warned consumers to stop power pilferage in the larger interest of the nation otherwise strict action will be taken against electricity pilferers.
Pesco employees providing support to consumers in power pilferage will also be taken to task and strict departmental action will be taken against them, Tahir Moeen warned.
