The LESCO electricity theft crackdown recorded 862 cases across the company’s service
area during September 2026. According to LESCO, 267 cases resulted in registered FIRs while
teams continued action against suspected electricity theft. During the month, officials charged
1,278,610 electricity units in these cases. The total value of the charged units was reported at
Rs. 46,340,310 by the company.

LESCO also recovered Rs. 11,997,455 from electricity theft cases during September. The
figures cover several service circles and show continued enforcement against illegal electricity
use. Okara Circle recorded the highest number of reported cases with 304 incidents during the
month. Northern Lahore followed with 175 cases while Sheikhupura recorded 130 cases.

Central Lahore reported 127 electricity theft cases during September according to figures
released by LESCO. In Okara, officials charged 507,211 electricity units during their anti-theft
operations. The company recovered Rs. 1,823,750 from electricity theft cases in the Okara
Circle. Northern Lahore recorded 232,118 charged units and reported recovery of Rs.
2,515,000.

The figures show that LESCO teams remained active in different areas throughout September.
Officials continued checking electricity connections and taking action where suspected theft was
identified. The company said its operations are aimed at reducing illegal electricity use and
improving recovery.

LESCO Chief Executive Officer Engineer Muhammad Ramzan Butt said action against
electricity theft would continue without discrimination. He said officials would continue working
according to the law in future operations.

The September results provide a clear picture of the company’s work against electricity theft.
LESCO is expected to continue inspections and legal action across its service area. Further
proceedings will depend on investigations and evidence collected by relevant officials. The
company has not indicated when the next detailed figures will be released for the following
month.

Source: LESCO spokesperson

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