Eight shops sealed

PESHAWAR: In a joint operation with PESCO officials, the District Administration on Thursday launched a crackdown against electricity theft and outstanding dues, resulting in the sealing of eight shops and the arrest of three individuals.

According to an official statement, the operation was conducted in areas including Kabootar Chowk, Sethi Town, Kamboh Adda, and Pahari Pura-localities known for frequent complaints of power theft and unpaid electricity bills. During the operation, eight commercial shops were sealed, a private school’s transformer was disconnected, and three suspects involved in electricity theft were taken into custody.