HPSEBL told to probe power theft complaints

Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker Hans Raj, while presiding over a meeting with officials of HP State Electricity Board Ltd (HPSEBL) at Tissa yesterday, said complaints of electricity theft were being received from some areas. He directed them to investigate and take strict action against those responsible for it. Such persons must be punished as power theft is a serious offense, he said.

He asked board officials to ensure the restoration of power supply in areas where the supply had been disrupted due to snowfall within 15 days.