23 people booked for stealing electricity worth Rs 3 lakh in Thane district

A case has been filed against nearly two dozen people in Thane district for allegedly stealing electricity worth nearly Rs 3 lakh.

According to the official, the alleged power theft was discovered recently in the Titwala area during an inspection by officials from the state-run distribution company Mahavitaran.  The alleged power theft was discovered recently in the Titwala area during an inspection by officials from the state-run distribution company Mahavitaran.

Based on a complaint by Mahavitaran, the Murbad police booked 23 persons for allegedly stealing electricity, he said.