Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Sambhal MP Deposits Rs 6 Lakh in Electricity Theft Case
An MP in India was accused of stealing electricity.
The electricity company said he was using too much power.
He was told to pay a large fine.
He went to court, and the court said he could get his electricity back if he paid a smaller amount of money first.
He paid the money, and the electricity company will restore his power.
The court case continues to decide if he actually stole electricity or not.
Sambhal MP Ziaur Rahman Barq deposited Rs 6 lakh to the electricity department.
The deposit followed an Allahabad High Court order related to an electricity theft case.
The case dates back to December 2023, when power theft was alleged.
Barq's counsel submitted the demand draft and requested power restoration.
The MP's power supply will be restored, with a hearing scheduled for July 2.
- Who
- Ziaur Rahman Barq, a Samajwadi Party MP, and the electricity department.
- What
- MP Ziaur Rahman Barq deposited Rs 6 lakh in an electricity theft case.
- When
- The deposit was made on Monday after a High Court order related to a case dating back to December 2023.
- Where
- Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To comply with the court's order and restore the power supply.
MP's Position
Electricity Department's Position
Dispute
MP's Position
Maintained he was not given adequate opportunity to present his side.
Electricity Department's Position
The electricity department claimed the MP was involved in power theft.
- MP
- Ziaur Rahman Barq
- Party
- Samajwadi Party
- Location
- Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh
- Amount Deposited
- Rs 6 lakh
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Fine
- Rs 1.91 crore (Initially Imposed)
- Next Hearing
- July 2
