Mumbai Man Keeps ACs on for Dogs, Pays Rs 7 Lakh for 'Power Theft'

The man, whose name was not revealed by state-run Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), has kept several foreign breed dogs as pets, they said.

Mumbai Man Keeps ACs on for Dogs, Pays Rs 7 Lakh for 'Power Theft'
Image Used for Representational Purpose Only | (Photo Credits: Rottweiler A Rottweiler/Facebook)

Thane, March 7: A Navi Mumbai resident paid Rs 7 lakh as payment and penalty for stealing 34,465 units of electricity to keep his home air-conditioners running 24/7 for the comfort of his pedigreed dogs, officials said on Saturday.

The man, whose name was not revealed by state-run Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), has kept several foreign breed dogs as pets, they said.

"In order to keep these dogs in absolute comfort, he kept ACs at his home running all through the day at a particular temperature. We zeroed in on him after receiving a tip-off about power theft," said an official. Mumbai Auto-Rickshaw Driver Masturbates Looking at College Girl While Driving; Goregaon Police Comes to Rescue.

"We took action under section 135 (electricity theft) of the Electricity Act, 2003. He paid Rs 7 lakh as payment and penalty for stealing 34,465 units of power," the official said.


You Might Also Like

India’s Got Latent Controversy: Mumbai Police Find YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's Flat Locked in Versova, Summon Him Again

WPL 2025 Points Table Updated With Net Run Rate: Check Latest Team Standings and Leaderboard of Women’s Premier League T20 Tournament

ISL 2024–25 Points Table Updated Live: Odisha FC Beat Hyderabad FC To Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

MI-W vs DC-W WPL 2025 Preview: Likely Playing XIs, Key Battles, H2H and More About Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Women's Premier League Match in Vadodara

Share Us