A close relative of senior politician Javed Hashmi has been arrested in a power theft case involving losses worth millions of rupees.
According to the reports, the son-in-law of Javed Hashmi has been held for electricity theft of Rs295,000.
A province-wide crackdown against electricity theft is underway across Punjab. The provincial government has vowed strict action against all offenders without discrimination.
Official sources say that anyone found involved in power theft will face legal action, regardless of status or influence.
It is not a raid on Javed Hashmi's home. It is the arrest of his son-in-law who has been held for electricity theft worth millions of PKR.
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It may be noted that the arrest is part of a massive crackdown by the government against electricity thieves. https://t.co/ll0UGjmyMW
During the ongoing crackdown on electricity theft in Punjab, close relatives of former federal minister and senior politician Makhdoom Javed Hashmi were arrested in Multan for allegedly stealing electricity worth millions, sources say.
His daughter, son-in-law, and grandson were taken into custody, reports suggest.
According to sources, the action was carried out in connection with an alleged power theft case involving Rs295,000.
Some sources say that the action against close relatives of Makhdoom Javed Hashmi was taken after evidence of electricity theft surfaced.
According to the sources, illegal use of electricity and non-payment of dues were uncovered. It was followed by the action that was taken in accordance with the law.
Provincial government sources further clarified that a province-wide crackdown against electricity theft is continuing without discrimination. And that no special treatment is being given in this regard.
The government’s policy is very clear: that anyone found involved in power theft will face legal action, regardless of political or social background.
