Mysuru, March 6 -- Massive operations across Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Kodagu & Hassan; Rs. 5.94 crore recovered

In a major crackdown on electricity thefts, the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) Vigilance Team has imposed a staggering Rs. 6.36 crore fine on those illegally tapping power.

The operations, spanning five districts - Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Kodagu and Hassan - was carried out under the leadership of CESC Vigilance Superintendent of Police Savitha Hoogar. During inspections conducted across 5,716 establishments, the CESC Vigilance Team booked 1,312 cases of electricity theft and misuse. A total of Rs. 6,36,72,607 was levied in fines, with Rs. 5,94,89,898 already recovered, including pr...