The K-Electric (KE) has continued with its ongoing crackdown on electricity theft by removing over 120 illegal hooked connections (kundas) that weighed nearly 1,900 kilogrammes in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Karachi.
In a statement, the power utility said the crackdown particularly focused on the areas around Pink Residency and Rashdi Goth where an illegal network of cables was removed. Cooperation from relevant authorities and law enforcement agencies enabled the drive that targeted the network of cables responsible for the loss of nearly 400,000 units of electricity a year amounting to theft of over Rs17 million
The high-loss feeders were a small part of the KE’s wider Jauhar network where 47 out of a total of 61 feeders remain load-shedding free. To support regularisation and recovery alongside enforcement, the KE said it had held multiple customer facilitation camps in the area enabling the consumers to clear overdue bills, enter instalment plans and apply for legal meter-based connections.
“This kunda removal drive was a focused intervention to protect the integrity of KE’s network and ensure losses do not pile up. By removing nearly two tons of illegal wiring and offering customers a pathway to regularisation through facilitation camps, we are not only reducing energy losses but also helping restore fairness for paying customers. Our teams will continue such targeted operations where theft and non-payment are putting the system and honest consumers at risk. We want to thank the CAA and ASF for their cooperation as this kunda removal drive was close to the airport area as well,” said KE spokesperson Imran Rana.
The power utility stated that it was committed to improve recoveries and facilitate transition from illegal to legal connections. Reducing electricity theft and ensuring timely bill payments directly supported recovery and loss reduction in any area, which were key factors in minimising load-shedding and enabling reliable power supply, it said.
