24 High-Voltage Electricity Poles Stolen in Balochistan
Unidentified thieves stole electrical conductors from 24 power poles in Balochistan, cutting off electricity to Gandawah. The poles themselves were … Read More The post 24 High-Voltage Electricity Poles Stolen in Balochistan appeared first on ProPakistani .
Thieves targeted 24 high-voltage electricity poles in Balochistan, causing a power outage in Gandawah, according to Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO). The incident, which took place on Saturday along the 33kV Gandawah feeder in the Bhaag area, resulted in the loss of conductors and damage to three pre-stressed concrete poles.
Despite this, the total damage and replacement costs for the stolen conductors remain undetermined. QESCO plans to assess the financial impact of the theft through an initial survey of the affected infrastructure. However, a timeline for restoring power to Gandawah and the number of affected consumers are yet to be disclosed. The thieves have not been identified, and no arrests or recovery of the stolen materials have been reported.
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