Karachi, 24th April, 2025: K-Electric’s campaign against electricity theft and non-payment continues unabated. In a recent operation conducted with the support of law enforcement agencies, the power utility removed 1,000 kg of illegal connections (kundas) in the Manghopir Marble Industrial Area. Additionally, a transformer was disconnected and removed after it was found illegally supplying electricity to the marble industry. The operation faced resistance from a few miscreants during the process.
It is worth noting that in the last six months alone, 18 anti-theft drives have been conducted in the marble industry with police assistance.
Earlier, during a Ramadan campaign against power theft, 300 kg of illegal connections (kundas) were removed from K-Electric’s infrastructure. In another operation in Manghopir targeting the kunda mafia, a transformer was also removed but later reinstated after assurances from the business community. The transformer had been facilitating illegal connections in the industrial area through a PMT.
Illegal connections bypass safety protocols, damaging K-Electric’s infrastructure and posing serious risks to public safety. These campaigns aim to reduce losses caused by electricity theft and ensure a safer community by eliminating hazards for residents.
Currently, 70% of K-Electric’s network is exempt from loadshedding, while efforts to curb losses in high-theft areas remain ongoing. Power theft and non-payment of bills are key factors in determining loadshedding duration in any locality. Areas with minimal losses experience little to no loadshedding—demonstrating the benefits of responsible electricity usage and timely bill payments.
K-Electric urges consumers, community leaders, and local representatives to discourage power theft and ensure timely bill payments. These measures are crucial for uninterrupted power supply across the city. While K-Electric remains committed to its anti-theft drive, the utility emphasizes that eradicating such illegal activities should be the government’s top priority to ensure sustainable energy provision for all.
