Discoms detect huge power theft in MP

Power supply facilities in Madhya Pradesh have detected irregularities in more than 60,000 connections and recovered revenue of Rs. 76 crore from across the state, an official said on Friday.

The drive against pilferage of power was launched earlier this year and until July-end electricity connections of 3.9 lakh high and low tension consumers were checked, said Mukesh Modi, a government spokesperson.

“Irregularities were found in as many as 63,403 connections across the state.