India, Oct. 1 -- Three people were booked in the Jewar area of the Gautam Budh Nagar district on Monday following a joint operation of the enforcement team and the anti-power theft police carried out to combat electricity theft and ensure revenue recovery.

According to Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) Noida, illegal power consumption was uncovered in Jewar and the three individuals were found illegally bypassing electricity meters or directly drawing power from low tension (LT) lines, consuming between 4,138 and 6,018 watts of electricity.

"Electricity theft not only hampers revenue but also puts undue pressure on the entire distribution system, leading to power disruptions for law-abiding consumers. We are committed t...