LUCKNOW, June 8 -- The Lucknow Electricity Supply Administration's ongoing drive against power theft and line losses received a significant boost after a special early-morning enforcement operation in the Amausi division uncovered nine cases of electricity theft. The campaign was conducted by the assessment and collection wing under the supervision of the executive engineer, Amausi, with assistance from departmental and vigilance teams.

As part of the targeted crackdown, officials inspected pre-identified feeders marked for high line losses and suspected power theft. During the raid, 88 electricity connections were checked, and nine consumers were found allegedly drawing power illegally by bypassing electricity meters.

According to offi...