KE removes illegal connections in Liaquatabad

K-Electric (KE) continued its anti-theft measures through a targeted kunda removal operation across multiple high-loss pockets in Liaquatabad. The drive focused on dismantling hazardous illegal connections that endanger public safety, compromise the city’s power infrastructure, and cause losses to the utility.

KE’s teams carried out coordinated action across the Supermarket, Sarafa Bazar, Batwa Nagar, and Bhandani Colony Blocks 1 and 2, removing nearly 270 kilograms of kunda wires and disconnecting over 150 illegal connections from residential and commercial premises. The operation also uncovered 3-core copper wiring illegally tapped from ML feeders to VHL feeders, which was immediately removed. Multiple consumers relying on unsafe kunda networks were shifted back to regulated supply channels.

The drive is estimated to curb monthly power theft of around 20,000 units, translating to approximately 240,000 units annually. These kundas cause a financial impact exceeding Rs10 million annually.

KE Spokesperson Imran Rana said, “Illegal connections are more than theft; they pose a direct and severe threat to public safety. These dangerous hooks can lead to electrocutions, fires, and extensive damage to our infrastructure, affecting thousands of customers. KE will continue its focused operations to combat power theft and ensure a safer, more dependable electricity network for Karachi.”