The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has discovered a new method being used for electricity theft. According to officials, some people were using a remote-control device to interfere with electricity meters and change their readings in an illegal way. This means the meter was not showing the real amount of electricity being used, which led to unfair billing and loss for the power company.
LESCO detects remote-controlled electricity theft method in Lahore crackdown
This case was found during a special checking operation in Lahore. The company carried out this action as part of its regular monitoring and inspection work in different areas. During the operation, the suspicious activity was detected, and the new method of theft was identified.
Officials said that LESCO is actively working to stop electricity theft in all of its service areas. The company is increasing its checking system and improving monitoring to catch such illegal activities. Their goal is to make the power system more transparent and reduce losses caused by electricity theft.
Raid Conducted in Shahdara Area
According to officials, the raid took place in the Shahdara area of Lahore. The target was an industrial electricity connection. During the operation, LESCO teams caught two suspects. They were allegedly using a remote-control system to interfere with the meter. Officials said the system was specially designed to cheat the meter readings and reduce electricity bills in an illegal way.
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Heavy Financial Loss Reported
LESCO officials said that this illegal setup caused a major financial loss of around Rs. 6.5 million to the power company. This loss happened because electricity was being used without proper billing through tampered equipment. During the raid, the LESCO team also recovered important items from the site. These included the main cable, the electricity meter, and a transformer that was being used in the illegal setup. Officials confirmed that two suspects were caught during the operation. They were arrested immediately from the spot and taken into custody. Further investigation is now being carried out to understand how the system was installed and whether more people are involved.
LESCO said the operation was done by its surveillance, monitoring, and technical teams. These teams regularly check for electricity theft in different areas. Officials said the new theft method was found during routine checking. It was not easy to detect, but the team successfully identified it. After this success, senior officials praised the staff who took part in the raid.
Investigation and Further Action
The company has now launched a complete investigation into this case. Officials are working to find out whether the arrested suspects are part of a larger group involved in electricity theft. They are also checking other areas to see if similar remote-control devices are being used to steal electricity. This helps them understand if the problem is limited to one place or happening in multiple locations.
LESCO has clearly said that it will continue strict action against electricity theft in all areas without any discrimination. The main goal of this action is to reduce financial losses and improve the recovery of electricity bills so that the power system can run more smoothly.
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LESCO has already increased its efforts against electricity theft across its regions. The company says this campaign will continue strongly. Officials believe that stopping electricity theft will help improve the power system and reduce financial losses. They also said that more raids and checks will be carried out in the future to stop such illegal activities.
The discovery of this remote-control electricity theft method shows how advanced illegal practices have become. LESCO’s action in Lahore is part of its ongoing effort to control power theft. The company says it will continue to take strict action to protect the electricity system and reduce losses for the public utility.
