The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has taken strict action against its employees involved in power theft, which resulted in the dismissal of 101 employees in the last six months. A LESCO spokesperson revealed that 10 employees were arrested, while others faced forced retirement after serious charges were proven against them. Some employees were also laid off or had their annual raises withheld.
In related developments, the Punjab Power Department has accused several power distribution companies, including LESCO, of overburdening government institutions, putting a significant burden on the provincial exchequer. In response to power theft, the federal government has approved the deputation of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officers to electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) to enhance recovery and address the problems of energy theft.
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