K-Electric disconnects 7000 illegal hook connections.

KARACHI -- In continuation of K-Electric's massive crackdown against defaulters and power theft, the power utility has conducted kunda-removal drives in several parts of Karachi including Surjani, Bin Qasim, Gulshan, North Karachi and areas of Lyari. Over 7,000 illegal hook connections have been removed during this period. Simultaneously, the power-utility is also facilitating consumers in applying for new connections and regularising their electricity supply through legal metered connections through customer facilitation camps and 30 Customer Care Centres set up across the city. Fasttrack processing and simple documentation requirements have reduced turnaround time and more than 4,500 low-cost meters have already been installed on priority basis.

According to KE spokesperson, 'Power thieves are urged to abstain from stealing electricity and to get their...