The electricity department officials conducted raids at different locations in Bokaro district and lodged FIR against 24 people for stealing electric power at the local police stations and fined Rs 2.71 lakh to the defaulters. A team lead by Sadan Laha Assistant Electrical Engineer conducted raids at different locations. “Theft of electricity is a crime, punishable by fines and or imprisonment. Despite our consistent raids, power theft incidents are still coming to fore in Bokaro as people have started opting new ways for stealing power”, said Laha.
