K-Electric has removed more than 2,100 kilograms of illegal connections, commonly known as kundas, across several areas of Karachi. Working alongside law enforcement agencies, the power utility targeted Shafiq Colony, Medina Colony, Mohammadi Colony, Chaudhry Rahmat Colony, Qabail Colony, Bhangoria Colony, and the Federal B Industrial Area. These illegal connections were responsible for the theft of approximately 140,000 units of electricity each month.
The removal of kundas is part of K-Electric’s ongoing campaign to reduce power theft, which not only affects the company’s revenue but also poses serious safety hazards. Illegal connections bypass essential safety protocols, putting both K-Electric’s infrastructure and residents at risk. By carrying out these operations, K-Electric aims to protect its electrical grid and minimize the threat of fires or electrocution in neighborhoods where such connections are prevalent. Electricity theft and unpaid bills contribute heavily to the loss profiles of various areas. Currently, 70 percent of K-Electric’s network is exempt from loadshedding, with the company working to reduce losses in high-theft areas. Regions with lower losses experience little to no loadshedding, while those with high rates of theft face interruptions in supply.
K-E has called on customers, community leaders, and local representatives to foster a culture of timely bill payments and discourage electricity theft. Utility emphasizes that reducing losses and increasing bill payments are key steps toward ensuring a reliable and uninterrupted power supply throughout the city. By partnering with communities and continuing its crackdown on illegal connections, K-E aims to enhance the quality of electricity service and create a safer, more sustainable power infrastructure.
