Govt launches massive crackdown against electricity, gas theft

Govt launches massive crackdown against electricity, gas theft
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Islamabad (Web Desk): The government has decided to launch massive crackdown against electricity and gas theft across the country.

According to details, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, while presiding over a meeting in Islamabad on Thursday, assigned this special task to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and directed to constitute special teams against electricity and gas theft.

The minister also directed to take legal action against people involved in power and gas theft.

During the meeting, the FIA officials presented a detailed report about boat accident in Greek.

It was also informed that the government's stern action against "Hundi" and "Hawala" has strengthened the value of rupee.

The interior minister instructed to ensure legal action against those involved in human trafficking.

He further directed to tight noose against those involved in "Hundi" and "Hawala" business.

Meanwhile, in a message on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Mohsin Naqvi said that there will be no discrimination during the power and gas theft campaign and all responsible will be put behind the bars.

“These proactive initiatives are aimed at curbing the rampant theft of essential utilities, ensuring fair distribution and their access for all citizens,” the interior minister stated.