Ludhiana, Feb. 8 -- As many as seven cases of violations were detected and Rs.5 lakh was imposed as fine during surprise inspections by the enforcement wing of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) in Ludhiana's Aggar Nagar division on Friday. The drive, aimed at curbing power violations, was carried out jointly by two teams in Haibowal, Baranhara road and Dev enclave areas.

Officials said around 120 electricity connections were checked. Out of the seven violations, four were related to 'kundi' connections. Officials said some consumers had installed permanent electricity meters in under-construction buildings instead of using getting approved temporary connections.

Additionally, PSPCL officials uncovered cases of meter tam...