Power Distribution Company BSES has sought help of police to prevent theft of oil from its transformers after such cases spurted in the past few weeks leading to power outage in many areas in the national Capital. An FIR has been registered by the company in various police stations.
The private discom is also maintaining a tight surveillance by deploying “Quick Response Teams” in order to avoid such an incident.
BSES spokesperson said, “These continuous incidents of oil theft are causing a lot of inconvenience to consumers in summer. We appeal to our consumers to be vigilant and call the police immediately if they find something suspicious. Our teams are also maintaining extra vigil to curb such practices.”
“The transformer damaged after removing oil from it. Besides power shortage leaking oil from a damaged transformer can also lead to a fire hazard. We have taken these incidents very seriously and registered 'First Information Report' (FIRs) in various police stations," he said.
According to a BSES official, Oil was stolen on Tuesday also and even in morning hours from a transformer installed in Chander Vihar (near IP Extension).
In the wee hours on Tuesday, oil was stolen from a transformer in Chander Vihar near IP Extension. Cases of theft of oil from transformers have been reported from Neb Sarai, Sarita Vihar, Palam, Raghubir Nagar, RK Puram, Baldev Park, Nirman Vihar and some other areas, he said.
Meanwhile, BSES has requested the police to keep an eye on these 'oil' thieves during night patrolling.