61,540 arrested over power theft

LAHORE: Punjab Police have launched a massive crackdown on power theft, resulting in the arrest of 61,540 individuals across the province, including Lahore.
As per details, the police have registered 99,572 cases against power thieves, completed challans for 60,278 cases, and convicted 8,424 accused.
In Lahore alone, 32,057 individuals have been arrested, with 31,559 cases registered and 8,722 challans submitted.
This year, 53,323 accused have been arrested, with 91,264 cases registered and 58,067 case challans submitted. –Agencies