Key Takeaways
- 24 high-voltage electricity poles were stolen in Balochistan, cutting off power to Gandawah.
- Three pre-stressed concrete poles were also damaged during the theft.
- QESCO spokesperson stated the incident occurred on Saturday in the Bhaag area.
Unidentified thieves stole 24 high-voltage electricity poles in Balochistan, disrupting power supply to Gandawah city. The incident, reported by the Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO), occurred on Saturday in the Bhaag area along the 33kV Gandawah feeder.
According to QESCO spokesperson Afzal Baloch, the theft not only involved the conductors but also damaged three pre-stressed concrete (PCC) poles. The extent of the damage and the cost of replacing the stolen conductors have yet to be determined.
The theft has left Gandawah city without power, affecting the lives of many consumers. QESCO plans to carry out an initial survey of the affected infrastructure and prepare a report to assess the financial losses caused by the theft.
The company did not provide a timeline for restoring electricity to Gandawah or specify the number of consumers affected. The perpetrators remain unidentified, and there have been no reports of arrests or recovery of the stolen conductors.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the power sector in Balochistan, where theft and vandalism of infrastructure are common issues. QESCO is working to mitigate the impact of such incidents and ensure a stable power supply to the region.
