The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on has detected 1,330 tempered and slow meters in September during the ongoing anti power theft across all circles of the company.
The IESCO spokesperson told that 77,998 meters were checked during the drive in September and fine of over Rs 80.95 million was imposed on the power pilferers.
Some 287 FIRs were registered against the power thieves and 233 of them were arrested during the said period, he said. Local administration and police were fully assisting the operation teams of the company in the drive, he said.
The drive would continue till complete elimination of power pilferage, he said.
He requested the consumers to share information on toll free number 118 about power theft.
Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Sunday issued a power suspension programme for Monday for various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work.
