Stay updated with breaking news from Stealing Power. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
According to him, the BESCOM engineer who registered a case against him made it clear to him that he came to inspect the residential building after seeing the video on electronic and social media. "In the face of an unjust and excessive demand for payment to be made, it is my right as a consumer to voice my concern and protest against such practices," Kumaraswamy said.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said on Friday that he has paid a fine of Rs 68,526 for drawing electricity from an illegal connection to illuminate his JP Nagar residence here during Deepavali, but termed it as "unjust and excessive".
Sacramento city officials are warning that stealing power from streetlights could lead to fire danger. As a result, it is finding ways to stop energy siphoning.