The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Sunday nabbed 47 power pilferers and imposed fine of over Rs 2.5 million for stealing electricity in various areas of the company during the ongoing special anti-power theft drive. The IESCO spokesperson told that some 2,974 meters were checked during the ongoing drive. Collectively over 1,000 power thieves were caught and over all fine Rs 60.82 million has imposed on them in last 18 days, he said. Some 163 FIRs have been registered against the power thieves while 18 have been arrested so far. He requested the consumers to share information on toll free number 118 about power theft. APP
47 power pilferers arrested
