India News | Man Booked for Power Theft Worth Rs 7.19 Lakh in Thane

Thane, Nov 5 (PTI) Police have registered an offence against a man from Thane district in Maharashtra for allegedly stealing electricity worth Rs 7.19 lakh, an official said.

During checking, personnel of a private electricity company found the accused had illegally tapped a power line using wires in Quarter Gate area of Bhiwandi down.

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It was found that between November 2, 2022 and November 1, 2023, the accused used 23,550 units of power worth Rs 7,19,699 by illegally tapping the electricity line, as per a complaint filed by the power company personnel.

Based on the complaint, the Shanti Nagar police have registered offences against the accused under the Electricity Act, the official said.

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