Bescom’s vigilance cell cracks down on illegal power lines in Bengaluru
Bescom’s increased vigilance and crackdown on those drawing illegal power connections has resulted in a 45 per cent jump in the number of cases booked in 2021-22.
The state-run power company stepped up its vigil after the rise in electrical accidents and deaths in the city due to illegal power lines.
In 2020-21, about 2,610 cases were booked and it increased to 4,730 by 2021-22. Officials with the vigilance cell told DH that a majority of the cases were booked against those who had drawn illegal connections.
