Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Three Booked for Electricity Theft in Thane District
Three people are in trouble for stealing electricity in a town called Bhiwandi, which is in Thane district.
They are accused of taking electricity without paying for it, and it cost about 7.2 lakh rupees.
The police started investigating after a power company complained.
They filed a report, which is the first step in the legal process.
The case is under the Electricity Act, a set of rules about using electricity.
Now, the police will look into the matter further to find out exactly what happened and what to do about it.
Three individuals have been booked for electricity theft.
The theft occurred in Bhiwandi, Thane district.
The estimated value of the stolen electricity is Rs 7.2 lakh.
A power supply company filed a complaint.
A first information report (FIR) was registered under the Electricity Act, 2003.
- Who
- Three persons
- What
- Electricity theft
- When
- The case was registered on Friday
- Where
- Bhiwandi, Thane district, Maharashtra
- Why
- Because they allegedly stole electricity.
- Number of People Booked
- Three
- Value of Stolen Electricity
- Rs 7.2 Lakh
- Location
- Bhiwandi, Thane district, Maharashtra
- Relevant Law
- Electricity Act, 2003
- Complainant
- Power Supply Company