MEERUT, May 23 -- The electricity department has finalised its investigation into a power theft case involving Sambhal MP Ziaur Rehman Barq, officials said. According to superintending engineer (SE) Vinod Kumar, the final report has been completed and a formal notice is set to be dispatched to the MP.

The department had slapped a penalty of Rs.1.91 crore on the MP, citing illegal power consumption discovered during a raid conducted in December 2024. The MP was also warned that if the amount was not paid within stipulated time, the department would proceed with issuing a recovery certificate.

Officials claim that Barq was given multiple opportunities to present his side of the story. "We extended the date several times to allow him a cha...