KARACHI: K-Electric’s (KE) again conducted a joint operation, targeting the underground illegal electricity supply network in Jalalabad, Nazimabad that is responsible for the loss of over 200,000 units a year.
The location continues to be a problem despite multiple operations, 60 in the last 16 months.
During the operation, KE’s technical teams removed approximately 3,000 kilograms of underground cables illegally linked to KE’s network.
The underground network covered a distance of roughly 500 metres. All illegal connections were dismantled during the latest operation. Outstanding dues on this area alone have surpassed Rs 2 billion.
KE spokesperson stated: “Organised groups continue to engage in large-scale power theft. The timely support of law enforcement agencies always play a crucial role in enabling our teams to safely complete the operation despite resistance. We urge the public to actively report electricity theft to help ensure a safer, more stable, and reliable power supply system for Karachi.”
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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