13 persons held for power theft
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 28 2025:
Thirteen individuals have been apprehended by officers and staff of Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL) for unauthorised tapping of power and disconnected power supply to 11 consumers along with booking FIRs against four consumers.
In a statement released by MSPDCL general manager (commercial) Ng Kirankumar Singh on Friday, the apprehended individuals included two from Achanbigei Akham Leirak under Lamlong-1 power sub-division, one under Kakching sub-division, three under Thoubal sub-division, two from Hijam Khunou area under Yairipok sub-division and two persons from Kwakta Ward No 3 under Moirang sub-division.
The MSPDCL announced that drives to prevent power theft will continue.