LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has started action against corrupt officials in WAPDA and other government departments. According to Muhammad Zafar Ch, assistant director FIA Lahore, at least five LESCO officials, including one sub-divisional offer (SDO), are arrested for misuse of authorities. Officials of Lahore Electric Supply Company were involved in illegal electrification in Rachna Town Sub division.
FIA arrested SDO Muhammad Naeem, Line Superintendent Khurrum Shahzad, Line Superintendent Hussain Naqvi, Line Superintendent Muhammad Javaid and Line Superintendent Rana Qayum.
Arrested officers of LESCO Rachna Town Sub Division Lahore are involved in illegal supplies of electricity to 143 houses. Electrification to these houses has claimed a huge financial loss to LESCO. LESCO officials are arrested against FIR No. 28/2014. The case was registered regarding illegal electrification of 143 houses in Rachna Town Sub of Shahdra Lahore.