LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) intensified its efforts against electricity theft in February, arresting 24 individuals, levying fines exceeding Rs74.9 million, and charging over two million units to offenders.
According to LESCO headquarters, a total of 1,796 cases of electricity theft were detected across all operational circles during the month. Authorities submitted 1,760 FIR requests to police stations, resulting in 547 formal case registrations and 24 arrests. Enforcement operations also recovered over Rs15.8 million during this period.
Circle-wise breakdown revealed that the Central Circle recorded the highest number of cases with 358, followed by the Eastern Circle with 309, and the Northern Circle with 270. In Kasur Circle alone, 21 individuals were arrested. Significant enforcement and recoveries were also reported in Okara, Sheikhupura, and Nankana circles.
LESCO CEO, Engr Ramzan Butt, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to combating electricity theft, stating that enforcement operations would continue unabated and without yielding to any pressure.
The crackdown underscores LESCO’s ongoing strategy to deter theft, ensure revenue protection, and promote accountability among electricity consumers.
