K-Electric’s (KE) again conducted a joint operation, targeting the underground illegal electricity supply network in Jalalabad, Nazimabad, which is responsible for the loss of over 200,000 units a year.

The location continues to be a problem despite multiple operations, 60 in the last 16 months.

During the operation, KE’s technical teams removed approximately 3,000 kilograms of underground cables illegally linked to KE’s network.

The underground network covered a distance of roughly 500 metres. All illegal connections were dismantled during the latest operation.

Outstanding dues in this area alone have surpassed Rs2 billion.

KE spokesperson stated: “Organised groups continue to engage in large-scale power theft. The timely support of law enforcement agencies always plays a crucial role in enabling our teams to safely complete the operation despite resistance. We urge the public to actively report electricity theft to help ensure a safer, more stable, and reliable power supply system for Karachi.

“However, despite KE’s best and repeated efforts, some areas have proven to be problematic and dangerous. We urge area representatives to cooperate so that electricity theft can be stopped once and for all.”