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7 electricity thieves held

ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT/APP): Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO)
Monday apprehended seven electricity thieves in its various regions.
IESCO’s spokesman said five culprits were caught from Chakwal and two
from Jhelum.
The culprits were involved in power theft through direct line
(Kunda System) and by breaking the security strip of the meter, he added.
He said FIRs had been lodged against power thieves under the new
electricity (Amendment) Act.