Ludhiana, June 17 -- Transformer theft has emerged as a major operational challenge for Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), with official records showing 2,443 incidents and losses exceeding Rs.10.62 crore across its Central Zone during 2025-26.

The burden of the thefts fell overwhelmingly on Ludhiana's suburban areas and the Khanna circle, which together accounted for 2,397 of the 2,443 cases reported in the zone, according to utility data.

Data compiled up to the fourth quarter ending March 2026 shows that Suburban Ludhiana Circle reported 1,426 cases of transformer-part theft, the highest in the Central Zone, followed by Khanna Circle with 971 cases. East Circle recorded 11 cases, while West Circle reported 35 incidents....