DC forms committee to tackle electricity theft.

ABBOTTABAD -- Deputy Commissioner Tariq Salam Marwat here on Thursday directed to take strict action against the electricity thieves with the cooperation of district administration, PESCO and police.

He chaired a meeting regarding the prevention of electricity theft and non-payment of dues.

It was informed in the meeting that the increase in loadshedding period was due to electricity theft and non-payment of dues.

The deputy commissioner issuing instructions to take strict action against electricity thieves also formed a committee headed by Assistant Commissioner Headquarters to tackle the issue in district.

The committee members will include representatives of XEN WAPDA Rural Division/Urban Division, Special Branch, and...