The Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) filed a police complaint on Wednesday against YouTube content creator Shobha Prabhakar for spreading false information about the Energy Department’s schemes concerning farmers. The video on her channel “Shobha Prime Tube” falsely claimed that farmers would receive Rs 100 per week as compensation if an electric pole or transformer stands on their land and Rs 5,000 if they allowed poles to be installed on their farms.
“Bescom wishes to categorically state that this information is false and has been circulated maliciously to mislead farmers and the public,” a statement from the power supply company said. “No such plan has been announced or approved by the State Government, the Energy Department, Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOM), or Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL),” the statement further added.
Bescom urged the public to refrain from spreading such rumours and emphasized that official announcements or schemes will only be communicated through proper and verified channels. For clarifications or concerns, the public can contact the Bescom helpline 1912.