KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) staff faced violent resistance during an anti-electricity theft operation in Karachi’s Gizri and Punjab Colony areas on Tuesday. KE spokesperson Imran Rana reported that power thieves attacked and held some staff members hostage at gunpoint while attempting to forcibly restore illegal connections.
The operation sparked protests, with demonstrators blocking major roads across the city, causing severe traffic disruptions. Key areas, including Sharae Faisal and Korangi Road, experienced long traffic jams due to the organised protests.
KE urged law enforcement to take action against the attackers and reaffirmed its commitment to curbing electricity theft. Earlier, KE’s drive in Surjani Town and Korangi Industrial Area removed over 800 illegal connections.
