Babubarhi: Acting on directives from the STF Circle Darbhanga, a team from the electricity department conducted a raid on Thursday at Pakariya Tol in Babubarhi block, uncovering a significant case of electricity theft. According to the department, Sushil Kumar Sah, a resident of Pakariya Tol, was found illegally using electricity by creating a bypass connection before the smart meter at his flour mill. An FIR has been registered, and further action is underway.

Nandkishore Kumar, Junior Engineer (JE) of the electricity department, stated that Sushil Kumar Sah had been identified as a negatively disconnected consumer. During the inspection, it was discovered that despite the smart meter showing a zero balance, electricity was being used by connecting a bypass to the LT main line before the meter. The premises were being used to operate a flour mill.

This act of electricity theft has resulted in a substantial revenue loss of ₹4,05,785 for the North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (NBPDCL). The department also noted that the consumer gained undue benefit of the same amount. The JE confirmed that an FIR has been lodged against the concerned consumer at Babubarhi police station, and legal proceedings are in progress. He warned that the department is keeping a close watch on electricity thieves and will continue special inspection drives in the future.