A case of power theft was registered on Monday against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Member of National Assembly (MNA) Malik Amir Dogar.
According to South Punjab News, a PESCO team cut off the electricity for MNA Dogar’s house after a power theft case was registered against the lawmaker in Multan. The case was registered under the Electricity Act 462 J under the supervision of MEPCO’s sub-divisional officer (SDO) Mohammad Imran.The theft was detected on January 27,2018 but staff was reluctant to lodge a complaint with Police.After receiving a comprehensive report from Lahore they moved to Police. Police left many shortcomings in the FIR and he can easily get clean chit from the court.
SDO Imran recorded his statement, and said that the meter on MNA Dogar’s property was not functioning. After a raid was conducted, it was found that the PTI leader was stealing electricity for the last 6 years.During meter reading at the premises, three air conditioners and other electrical appliances were fully functioning. Lahore’s Meter Testing Laboratory has also acknowledged the power theft officially.
However, the PTI leader denied allegations of theft. He said he was being framed as a result of politics, and he was being targetted by people from within his own ranks and rivals as the ticket-distribution period was near before the general elections.
He claims the allegations were levelled against him to ruin his reputation and claimed that he had constructed his house in December, but that despite the accusations having no proof, he will have to face the courts.
