JERC empowers officials to disconnect power on theft detection

Srinagar, Oct 02: The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has authorized officers of local DISCOM’s of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to immediately disconnect connection upon detection of power theft. JERC said that the Commission has considered the request of Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) for authorization of sub-division in-charge officers to disconnect supply … Read more

Five held in transformer theft case

Police recover two 250-KVA transformers, seize tipper & Scorpio used in thefts Gurmeet Kaur Jammu Tawi, September 26: Janipur Police have busted an alleged transformer theft gang and arrested five persons, recovering two stolen 250-KVA transformers and seizing a tipper and a Scorpio allegedly used in the thefts. The action was taken in connection with … Read more