Representative image of an electric power grid.
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Mysuru: Officials of the Vigilance Squad of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Limited conducted an operation against illegal electricity connections, registering 31 cases and imposing a total fine of Rs 2.17 lakh.
The CESC Vigilance Squad teams and staff carried out a mass operation across the CESC jurisdiction, taking action against individuals who were causing loss to the corporation, by getting unauthorised electricity connections.
During the operation, officials and staff from the Vigilance Department, covering Mysuru, Hassan, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, and Kodagu districts, all under CESC jurisdiction, formed eight teams.
They conducted operations across various installations in areas within Mysuru district, including Ekalavya Nagar, Bamboo Bazaar, Ittigegudu, and other jurisdictions.
The operation was conducted under the guidance of CESC Managing Director K M Munigopal Raju, Technical Director D J Diwakar, Chief General Manager (Technical) Sharanamma S Jangin, and CESC Vigilance Squad SP Savita Hoogar.
Executive Engineer (Vigilance) B S Chandrashekhar, Deputy Superintendent of Police M J Pruthvi, CESC Vigilance Squad Police Inspector M Jayaratna, Assistant Executive Engineer (Vigilance) Sayyada Kousar Begum, and others participated in the operation.