Chandigarh, Aug. 24 -- Haryana State Enforcement Bureau (HSEB) on Sunday said that during a drive to settle power theft cases Rs.10.3 crore was recovered and 489 power theft cases were disposed of. The state enforcement bureau set up in 2023 is a specialised wing of Haryana Police that deals with illegalities such as power theft, environmental violations, and illegal mining. The month-long special drive launched on July 17 against power theft resulted in the highest recovery of Rs.3.04 crore in Gurugram where 115 cases were also disposed of. According to the director general of police (DGP-HSEB) Navdeep Singh Virk, the objective of the drive was to ensure speedy disposal of power theft cases and effective recovery of government revenue. "Under the drive, significant success was achieved across the state between July 17 and August 17, in disposing of power theft cases and recovering outstanding dues," he said, adding that during the campaign, a total of 489 power theft cases were disposed of and Rs.10.3 crore was recovered. "The achievement reflects the bureau's commitment to expediting the disposal of pending cases, taking effective enforcement action and safeguarding government revenue." Additional director general of police (ADGP) Ravi Kiran said that power theft has wider economic implications and requires sustained enforcement. "Power theft is not merely a social issue but also an economic crime," he said, pointing out that power theft puts additional burden on consumers who pay their electricity bills honestly.htc...