KE takes action against 'generator mafia'.

KARACHI -- K-Electric has conducted a successful crackdown on 'generator mafia' in Lyari, with the support of Electric Inspector Karachi (EIK) and law enforcement agencies.

A power utility spokesperson said on Saturday that more than 180 illegal connections were immediately disconnected in different locations during the crackdown.

He said that more than 180 residential and commercial buildings were being powered through illegal installation of a 25KVA generator near Madina Masjid Street, Shah Bhitai Hall and Mashallah Book Stall Khadda Market, Lyari.

The spokesperson said that the KE teams faced resistance from the area residents and generator mafia.

He said that the officials from the EIK also issued warning to the...

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