50 power theft cases referred to police in DI Khan crackdown

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Mar, 2026) As many as 50 cases of electricity theft have been referred to police during an ongoing crackdown launched by PESCO in the city. The action is being carried out on the directives of SE PESCO Dera Circle Engineer Hizbullah Mehsud.

The operation is being led by XEN City Division Imranullah Gandapur, along with SDO City-II Muhammad Ali Khan, Sami Ullah Marwat, and Line Superintendent Asif Bhutta, with support from a special combing team from the PESCO Peshawar Headquarters.

The month-long combing operation is currently focused on the Muryali-II feeder under the PESCO City-II Sub-Division.

During the drive, reports against 50 electricity thieves were sent to Cantt Police Station for legal action. So far, five FIRs have been registered, while work on the remaining references is underway and more cases are expected to be registered soon.

The PESCO combing team has intensified operations in several areas including Tariqabad, Gilani Town, Madni Town, Basti Nad Ali Shah, and Basti Ustrana Shumali, where action against electricity theft is continuing at a fast pace.

As part of the anti-theft measures, around 3,200 electricity meters of PESCO consumers are being shifted to electricity poles. Officials said the remaining meters will also be transferred within the next week.

In addition, to curb repeated power theft through illegal hook connections on the main LT lines, insulated cable wires have been installed in Tariqabad, Gilani Town, and Madni Town to strengthen the distribution system and prevent illegal connections.

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