LUCKNOW, May 2 -- In an effort to curb power theft and reduce line losses, the Lucknow Electricity Supply Administration (LESA) carried out a surprise inspection drive in the early hours of Friday. The operation, conducted between 5am and 8am, targeted high-loss feeders in densely populated and sensitive areas of the city.

Inspection teams from the Lucknow city power distribution circle covered several divisions, including Thakurganj, Residency, and Nagram. Localities such as Wazirganj, Basiratganj, Sarfarazganj, Almas Bagh, Marimata, Yaseenganj, Nagram, and Barora were inspected. A total of 81 electricity connections were scrutinised during the drive.

Fifteen cases of electricity theft were detected, with consumers found using illegal ...