LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) detected 1,428 electricity theft cases involving losses of Rs116.19 million across its operational circles during October 2026, while only 545 FIRs were registered and five suspects arrested.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!According to statistics released by LESCO headquarters, the detected cases involved the theft of 1,932,870 electricity units, with the company recovering Rs9.98 million through its enforcement operations during the month.
The reported incidents included 1,418 domestic connections, six agricultural connections, three industrial connections and one commercial connection.
LESCO submitted applications for the registration of 1,331 cases against individuals allegedly involved in electricity theft. However, only 545 FIRs were registered during October, resulting in the arrest of five suspects.
Among the company’s operational circles, Eastern Lahore recorded the highest number of electricity theft incidents at 778. LESCO submitted 684 applications for case registration in the circle, leading to 336 FIRs.
Other circles also reported significant cases, including 237 in Okara, 123 in Central Lahore, 97 in Northern Lahore, 95 in Sheikhupura, 39 in Kasur, 38 in Nankana Sahib and 21 in Southern Lahore.
LESCO Chief Executive Officer Engr Ramzan Butt has directed the relevant departments to further strengthen anti-theft operations and continue indiscriminate action against those involved in electricity pilferage.
He stressed the need for more effective enforcement measures to eliminate power theft, safeguard the electricity distribution network and minimise financial losses to the national exchequer.
