ABBOTTABAD: Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad Khalid Iqbal on Wednesday while chairing a meeting addressed critical concerns related to electricity theft prevention and the recovery of outstanding dues.
The meeting, held under the auspices of the District Enforcement Committee, featured comprehensive briefings on actions taken against those involved in electricity theft, courtesy of the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO).
Khalid Iqbal made it clear that intensified efforts are needed to curb electricity theft and expedite the collection of unpaid bills. He underscored the importance of enforcing stringent legal measures against individuals engaged in such illegal activities.
Furthermore, he emphasized that electricity theft cannot be tolerated under any circumstances, and citizens should be offered relief while adhering to government directives aimed at reducing load shedding.
In a bid to ensure the effective execution of these directives, Khalid Iqbal instructed all magistrates and law enforcement officials to collaborate professionally. They were tasked with conducting thorough inspections of all localities within the district and taking legal action against those found guilty of electricity theft.
The meeting was attended by the ADC Jabriel Raza, AAC Ali Sher Khan Khalil, AAC Havelian Lubna Iqbal, AAC Galyat Zark Yar Khan Toru, AAC Revenue Arshad Mahmood, former Pesco officer Atta-ur-Rehman, Mian Ziaullah, among others.