The energy ministry has taken legal action against 1,914 officers involved in electricity theft as part of its crackdown on power pilferage, a condition set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $3 billion standby arrangement with the country.

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Power Division Secretary Rashid Langrial mentioned that these officers, who had been “reassigned,” comprise 91 superintending engineers (SEs), 533 executive engineers (XENs), and 1,290 sub-divisional officers (SDOs).

This action is part of efforts to combat electricity theft and improve the country’s financial stability.