FIR against 17 for stealing power, Rs 4.75L fine imposed

Electricity department officials conducted raids at different urban and rural locations in Chas and lodged FIR against 17 people for stealing electric power at the local police stations and fined Rs 4.75 lakhs to the defaulters.

A team led by Sadan Laha Assistant Electrical Engineer conducted raids at different locations under Chas, Siyaljori and Pindrajora police station. A total of 4.75 lakh rupees including Rs 2.75 lakhs in urban areas while Rs 2 lakh rupees (in rural areas) have been fined on all of them who were found stealing electricity, said Laha adding “FIR was lodged against the defaulters at their corresponding police stations.”