26 people apprehended for power theft
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 11 2025:
Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL) officials conducted raids in different areas and apprehended 26 people on the charge of power theft and other malpractices on Tuesday.
In a release, MSPDCL general manager (commercial) Ng Kirankumar said that one person each from Kwakeithel Leimakhumujam Leikai under KSD-I area and Keirenphabi area under Kumbi sub-division; two each from Takyel sub-division area, Achanbingei area under Lamlong sub-division and Kakching Lamkhai area under Kakching sub-division; and 14 from Khundrakpam Mayai Leikai area under Sagolmang sub-division were apprehended for power theft.
Moreover, 52 consumers were disconnected for failure to clear their outstanding electricity bill, he added.