Bengaluru: Posters labeling ‘Power thief Kumaraswamy’ were discovered on the walls of the JD(S) office on Tuesday night, accusing him of illicitly sourcing electricity from a streetlight pole for lighting his residence. Congress workers are implicated in the alleged incident.
HDK’s integrity deserves recognition, even if the power is acquired unlawfully. Kumaraswamy, remember, you have 200 free units – don’t go overboard with the theft. The poster accuses Kumaraswamy of being a ‘current thief.’
BESCOM vigilance officials in Jayanagar have filed a case against Kumaraswamy under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act, resulting in the registration of an FIR.
The controversy surrounding the unauthorized use of electricity at Kumaraswamy’s residence has stirred state politics. Kumaraswamy has acknowledged it as a mistake made without his knowledge and pledged full cooperation with BESCOM officials in the investigation. He stated his intent to pay any fines incurred.
