In a significant crackdown against electricity theft, the electricity department in Tarapur, Munger district, has unearthed four cases of power theft across four villages within the Tarapur police station area. Following the raids, First Information Reports (FIRs) have been lodged against four individuals at the Tarapur police station on Friday. The electricity department estimates a total financial loss of Rs 1,39,920.60 to the company due to power theft by these four consumers.

The raiding team, led by Junior Electrical Engineer Dharmveer Kumar, conducted investigations in Khudhiya, Parsa Launa, Launa, and Khaira villages. The first action was taken at Shobha Devi's residence in Khudhiya village, where illegal electricity usage was discovered despite her connection being disconnected on August 30, 2024, due to outstanding bills. The department assessed a loss of Rs 50,600.29 in this case.

The second case was at Roopam Kumari's premises in Parsa Launa village, where electricity was being used by bypassing the main service wire. This resulted in a loss of Rs 7,177.46. The third incident occurred at Vidyasagar Kumar's premises in Launa village, where tampering with the main service wire before the meter led to power theft, with an estimated loss of Rs 53,384.77.

In Khaira village, Vandana Kumari's premises were found to be involved in power theft via bypass, causing a loss of Rs 28,758.08. Junior Electrical Engineer Dharmveer Kumar has filed applications at Tarapur police station for all four cases, and the police have registered Case No. 205/26, assigning PTC Rajan Kumar to investigate.