24 arrested for unpaid electric bills, unauthorized connections
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 06 2024:
Twenty four consumers were arrested for unpaid electric bills and illegal usage of electricity during widespread raids conducted by the Manipur State Power Distribution Company Ltd (MSPDCL) officers and staff across Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur districts today.
According to a statement issued by the Executive Director of MSPDCL, one was arrested from Napet Palli area, one from Tera Sayang area, six from Thangmeiband Tarung, two from Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai, one from Babupara, two from Lilong, five from Wangjing, two from Yairipok and four from Kodompokpi Lamkhai area.
MSPDCL has disconnected the electricity connections of these twenty four consumers.
More drives will be carried out in the near future to detect and clamp down on unauthorized power usage, said the statement.